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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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $319 (€258).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 51 Cardinal · 335 Hiawatha Service6:25 AM8h53Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN2:18 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$1111One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 51 Cardinal · 335 Hiawatha Service6:25 AM8h53Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN2:18 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$1111One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 51 Cardinal · 335 Hiawatha Service6:25 AM8h53Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN2:18 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 51 Cardinal · 335 Hiawatha Service6:25 AM9h09Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN2:34 PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI$1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $319 (€258).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 37 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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