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How to get fromMilwaukee to Johnston Cityby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Johnston City by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 44m
    $105–124

  2. Drive  399.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Johnston Citycar car 399.7 mi
    6h 43m
    $71–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 26m
    $267–402

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MKE - MWA
    6h 28m
    $91–461

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 34m
    $142–280

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Johnston Citytaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $218–481

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Johnston Citycar car
    5h 53m
    $160–429

  8. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 55m
    $160–688

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Johnston City, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Johnston City via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 8h 26m.

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