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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 an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $601.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $601 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI
Compare the available ways to get from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $98.
A bus is $541 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 5h 59m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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+
3:15 AM 6h15 Indianapolis, IN 8:30 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+
3:15 AM 6h15 Indianapolis, IN 8:30 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AA2432+
AA49635:41 AM 3h07 Indianapolis International Airport 7:48 AM General Mitchell International Airport $283 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 AM 6h55 Indianapolis, IN 2:05 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 AM 6h35 Indianapolis, IN 1:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
1:30 PM 5h55 Indianapolis, IN 6:25 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UA1125 · UA5637
1:40 PM 4h23 Indianapolis International Airport 5:03 PM General Mitchell International Airport $296 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA2049 · AA2446
8:06 PM 4h50 Indianapolis International Airport 11:56 PM General Mitchell International Airport $307 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA1801 · AA3309
6:00 AM 5h02 Indianapolis International Airport 10:02 AM General Mitchell International Airport $307 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $98.
A bus is $541 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 15 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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