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How to get fromWisconsin to Columbusby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MKE - CMH
    5h 30m
    $99–655

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    9h 50m
    $70–110

  3. Drive  398.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Columbuscar car 398.4 mi
    7h 57m
    $73–105

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSN - CMH
    6h 4m
    $79–475

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    5h 19m
    $590–944

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 55m
    $91–566

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    3. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbuscar car
    5h 11m
    $85–320

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    6h 4m
    $461–1,043

Wisconsin to Columbus by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbus 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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