There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511
7h 34m$83–112Drive 256 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Zionsvillecar 256 mi
4h 36m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 49m$123–235Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MKE - IND
5h 35m$137–685Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
8h 33m$73–117Bus 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
4h 31m$500–1,406Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 55m$148–618
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Zionsville. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at 86th St & Moller Rd via Ctc-R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Zionsville. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Zionsville is 293 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Zionsville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Zionsville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Zionsville, IN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Zionsville via Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- 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
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Zionsville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Zionsville is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 2:11 AM in Milwaukee and 3:11 AM in Zionsville.
Milwaukee to Zionsville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Zionsville is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Milwaukee to Zionsville.
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