There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 18m$55–84Drive 256 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Zionsvillecar 256 mi
4h 37m$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$101–218Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MKE - IND
5h 22m$522–1,017Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
10h 23m$93–155Bus 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 32m$508–1,006Train 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 57m$138–668
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $500 - $1,100.
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 Chicago Bus Station and Ctc-R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
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 288 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 18m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Milwaukee to Zionsville, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Zionsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 18m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Zionsville, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Zionsville via Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-R, and 86th St & Moller Rd in around 7h 18m. 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
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Zionsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Zionsville is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 9:03 PM in Milwaukee and 10:03 PM 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 37m to drive from Milwaukee to Zionsville.
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