There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane OMA - MKE
5h 32m$104–604Fly Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 34m$67–347Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
12h 25m$98–148Drive 487.2 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Milwaukeecar 487.2 mi
8h 38m$89–129Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Drive from Omaha to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNK - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 26m$71–311Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
5h 58m$113–501
Omaha to Milwaukee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Omaha and Milwaukee is 439 miles. The road distance is 490.1 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Omaha to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 25m.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Milwaukee is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Omaha to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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