There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Waukesha by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, line 1 bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus
4h 28m$97–574Drive 320.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Waukeshacar 320.9 mi
5h 17m$55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
7h 59m$95–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain Borealis / ...
9h 9m$185–301Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
5h 57m$82–415Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
6h 58m$267–907Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
6h 58m$81–392Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
9h 47m$73–107
Minnesota to Waukesha by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Waukesha is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Waukesha is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Milwaukee via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Minnesota and Waukesha is 330 miles. The road distance is 322.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Waukesha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Minnesota to Waukesha, including transfers.
Minnesota to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Waukesha is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Sunday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 262-524-3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Minnesota to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Waukesha is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Minnesota to Waukesha.
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