There are 7 ways to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 1 bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
4h 42m$617–1,023Drive 321 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to Minneapoliscar 321 mi
5h 17m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
8h 39m$63–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 16m$115–240Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
6h 1m$96–534Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
6h 33m$267–502Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
8h 46m$79–108
Waukesha to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $600 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Waukesha and Minneapolis is 330 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Waukesha to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Waukesha to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 262-524-3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/departments/transit.php
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Waukesha to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Minneapolis is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Waukesha to Minneapolis.
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