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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ILM - MKE
    5h 2m
    $127–620

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 19m
    $87–365

  3. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    30h 21m
    $169–353

  4. Bus, train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    32h 36m
    $383–837

  5. Drive 978.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Milwaukeecar car 978.5 mi
    17h 49m
    $179–258

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OAJ - MKE
    6h 37m
    $255–759

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    32h 33m
    $191–367

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    32h 55m
    $385–827

Wilmington to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration30h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 21m.

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