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How to get fromMilwaukee to Fort Walton Beachby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Fort Walton Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MKE - VPS
    5h 32m
    $148–652

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

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    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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane ORD - ECP
    3. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar car
    6h 45m
    $121–457

  3. Bus, taxi via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    26h 51m
    $310–503

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    28h 41m
    $469–905

  5. Drive 962.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Fort Walton Beachcar car 962.6 mi
    17h 46m
    $176–254

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MKE - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $222–710

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    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 Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane ORD - VPS
    5h 32m
    $136–473

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ORD - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $210–541

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    29h 55m
    $332–541

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

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Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) every 3 hours.

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