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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    6h 37m
    $281–467

  2. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $172–343

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    47h 10m
    $704–1,406

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $388–753

  5. Drive 1,983.7 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Milwaukeecar car 1,983.7 mi
    31h 56m
    $362–523

Olympia to Milwaukee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,744.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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