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How to get fromMilwaukee to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MKE - ILM
    5h 44m
    $136–669

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    5h 18m
    $132–468

  3. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    29h 18m
    $171–357

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    30h 54m
    $398–818

  5. Drive 967 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Wilmingtoncar car 967 mi
    18h 21m
    $177–255

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MKE - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $252–762

  7. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    31h 23m
    $390–843

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    32h 27m
    $196–375

Milwaukee to Wilmington by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 29h 18m.

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