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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Oelwein by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Oelweintaxi taxi
    10h 22m
    $163–266

  2. Drive 235.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Oelweincar car 235.8 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–63

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MKE - ALO
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Oelweintaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $147–522

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Oelweintaxi taxi
    10h 23m
    $149–236

  5. Bus, taxi via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    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 Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Oelweintaxi taxi
    11h 34m
    $175–256

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Oelweincar car
    5h 19m
    $89–328

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo 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 Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Oelweintaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $158–421

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to La Crosse, drive

    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. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Oelweincar car
    6h 35m
    $98–351

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, drive

    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 Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    3. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Oelweincar car
    6h 39m
    $103–361

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Oelwein. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Waterloo, then take the taxi to Oelwein. Alternatively, you can drive from Milwaukee to Oelwein in around 4h 38m.

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