What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Franklin?

The distance between Milwaukee and Franklin is 507 miles. The road distance is 543.3 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Milwaukee to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Franklin bus from?

Milwaukee to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Milwaukee to Franklin?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Milwaukee to Franklin bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Franklin is 543 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Milwaukee to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 176+ hotels available in Franklin.

Milwaukee to Franklin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)plane MKE - BNA
3h 25m
$157–637
Drive 540.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Franklincar 540.2 mi
10h 35m
$99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
12h 58m
$139–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
13h 7m
$213–390
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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
4h 56m
$203–426
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
5h 17m
$168–588
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
16h 8m
$160–223

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

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United 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 58m.

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