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How to get fromMilwaukee to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MKE - OMA
    4h 55m
    $127–632

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    12h 54m
    $89–144

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus bus
    16h 43m
    $202–448

  4. Drive  482.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Council Bluffscar car 482.9 mi
    8h 30m
    $89–128

  5. 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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORD - OMA
    4h 39m
    $503–771

  6. 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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    5h 14m
    $135–644

Milwaukee to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Broadway & 16th SE via Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 12h 54m.

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