There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 8m$39–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 48m$75–172Drive 264.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500car 264.1 mi
4h 46m$49–70Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MKE - IND
7h 7m$476–956Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
11h 6m$79–138Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
6h 20m$462–945Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 25 bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus
6h 42m$97–552
Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway via Chicago Bus Station and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Indianapolis 500 is 277 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis 500 via Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-P, and 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-P, and 16th St & Olin Ave in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500 is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 500.
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