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Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM6h15Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN1:50 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$741One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM6h35Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN2:10 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA3549 · AA43171:57 PM2h56Indianapolis International Airport3:53 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM8h15Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN4:45 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$741One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:50 AM6h55Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:45 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$781One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:50 AM7h15Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:05 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$781One-way1 transfer
UA5506 · UA593310:30 AM4h17Indianapolis International Airport1:47 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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AA63837:00 AM5h44Indianapolis International Airport11:44 AMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
UA3624 · UA55554:10 PM3h37Indianapolis International Airport6:47 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $156 (€127).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Milwaukee Intermodal 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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