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How to get fromMilwaukee to Independenceby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Independence by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Winonatrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Winona to Independencetaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $139–228

  2. Drive  231.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Independencecar car 231.5 mi
    3h 56m
    $43–61

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Winona St. Universitybus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the taxi from Winona St. University to Independencetaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $141–183

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane MKE - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Independencetaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $177–572

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to La Crosse, 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 La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    3. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Independencetaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $183–451

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional 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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    3. Take the taxi from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Independencetaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $168–421

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Independence, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Independence. However, you can take the train to Winona then take the taxi to Independence. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Winona St. University then take the taxi to Independence.

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