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How to get fromMilwaukee to Franklinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MKE - BNA
    3h 30m
    $157–637

  2. Drive  540.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Franklincar car 540.2 mi
    10h 35m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    12h 53m
    $144–223

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 12m
    $302–462

  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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORD - BNA
    4h 52m
    $203–386

  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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    5h 24m
    $189–652

  7. Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ATW - BNA
    5h 19m
    $201–593

  8. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus bus
    16h 38m
    $163–226

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Franklin via Chicago Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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