There are 4 ways to get from Olathe to Milwaukee by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCI - MKE
2h 46m$226–836Drive 568.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olathe to Milwaukeecar 568.9 mi
10h 1m$98–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 37m$335–516Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
14h 7m$175–247
Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Olathe to Milwaukee is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Olathe to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Olathe and Milwaukee is 484 miles. The road distance is 572.2 miles.
The best way to get from Olathe to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Olathe to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Olathe to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Olathe to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Olathe to Milwaukee is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $330 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Milwaukee via Kansas City and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Olathe to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Olathe to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Olathe to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Milwaukee is 572 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Olathe to Milwaukee.
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