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How to get fromMilwaukee to Columbusby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MKE - CMH
    5h 40m
    $114–705

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    9h 50m
    $70–120

  3. Drive 398.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Columbuscar car 398.4 mi
    7h 56m
    $73–105

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    5h 23m
    $590–944

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 37m
    $119–617

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    11h 40m
    $70–126

Milwaukee to Columbus by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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