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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YOW - MKE
    7h 25m
    $116–606

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    18h 31m
    $254–685

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    21h 55m
    $134–224

  4. Drive 837.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Milwaukeecar car 837.9 mi
    15h 20m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 4m
    $317–1,231

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YOW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 34m
    $326–766

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    20h 56m
    $277–543

Ottawa to Milwaukee by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Milwaukee via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 31m.

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