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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Jefferson by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi via Saint Paul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    11h 27m
    $195–290

  2. Drive 384.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Jeffersoncar car 384.2 mi
    6h 52m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    11h 49m
    $250–409

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $272–1,052

  5. 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 Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    11h 38m
    $220–316

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $263–831

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal 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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $183–461

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $278–1,014

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 589.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Jefferson, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Jefferson. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Jefferson.

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