How to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI

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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 €34. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €64.

Distance: 243 miles (392 km)

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How to get from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.

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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.

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05:30PM5h55
Indianapolis, IN
11:25PMMilwaukee, WI
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05:30PM5h55
Indianapolis, IN
11:25PMMilwaukee, WI
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05:30PM5h55
Indianapolis, IN
11:25PMMilwaukee, WI
$681One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI

Travel to Milwaukee, WI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Indianapolis, IN and Milwaukee, WI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:

A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $80 (€64).

A bus is $119 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $161 (€127).

The fastest way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

Train takes on average 9h 9m.

The distance from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is approximately 243 miles (392 km).
The average frequency per day from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
  • Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Glenview, IL, Bensenville, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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