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Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $597.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$597 Average price | $129 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $129 (€107).
A bus is $532 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $597 (€496).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 52m by flight vs 4h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $597 (€496) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI
How to get from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:30 PM5h55Indianapolis, IN6:25 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:30 PM5h55Indianapolis, IN6:25 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA3561 · UA593311:37 AM3h06Indianapolis International Airport1:43 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus1:30 PM6h15Indianapolis, IN6:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$521One-way0 transfers
+FlixBus12:35 PM6h50Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:25 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$701One-way1 transfer- · 10:25 AM7h35Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:00 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$701One-way1 transfer
- UA5287 · UA52349:21 AM3h09Indianapolis International Airport11:30 AMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
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AA499010:32 AM3h16Indianapolis International Airport12:48 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
AA4035 · AA390711:52 AM3h24Indianapolis International Airport2:16 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $129 (€107).
A bus is $532 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $597 (€496).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Indianapolis, IN and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN and arrive in Airport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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