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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $145 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $145, while a flight costs an average of $587.
Distance: 441 miles (710 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$220 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest | $587 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $220 (€185).
A bus is $442 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $587 (€492).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 16m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
Tickets start at around $220 (€185) compared to roughly $115 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-104.96 (€-87.97). The journey takes 9h 46m versus 8h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM18h45Kansas City, Jefferson Lines10:35 AMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$841One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- +FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM18h45Kansas City, Jefferson Lines10:35 AMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$841One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- +FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM14h15Kansas City, Jefferson Lines6:25 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$861One-way2 transfers
Other options
- +FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM14h35Kansas City, Jefferson Lines6:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$851One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus+3:50 PM16h40Kansas City, Jefferson Lines8:30 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$851One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus8:35 PM18h35Kansas City, Jefferson Lines3:10 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $220 (€185).
A bus is $442 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $587 (€492).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 16m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kansas City International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from Kansas City, Jefferson Lines and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
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