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How to get fromNashville to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Nashville to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BNA - MKE
    3h 45m
    $505–1,005

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 40m
    $78–149

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    12h 54m
    $132–291

  4. Drive 521.8 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Milwaukeecar car 521.8 mi
    10h 20m
    $96–138

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 27m
    $145–182

Nashville to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar40Weekly Buses
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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