How to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 298 miles (480 km)

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from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

How to get from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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10:10AM8h10
Minneapolis, MN
06:20PMMilwaukee
$401One-way
1 transfer

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10:10AM8h10
Minneapolis, MN
06:20PMMilwaukee
$401One-way
1 transfer

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UnitedUA1531 · UA5555
03:21PM3h22
Saint Paul International Airport
06:43PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$7271One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Amtrak1340 Borealis
11:49AM5h48
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
05:37PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
$1561One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
10:30AM8h55
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
07:25PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM7h20
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
07:35PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM7h45
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
08:00PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
$801One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1929 · UA5933
09:55AM3h44
Saint Paul International Airport
01:39PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$7271One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA758 · UA5234
08:00AM4h35
Saint Paul International Airport
12:35PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$7271One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA758 · UA5933
08:00AM5h39
Saint Paul International Airport
01:39PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$7271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is a train with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $44 (€36).

A train is $31 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $72 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is by train with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 14m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is approximately 298 miles (480 km).
The average frequency per day from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI:
  • Flights mostly depart from Saint Paul International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Jefferson Lines, Metro Transit to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Jefferson Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Madison, WI, Glenview, IL, Bensenville, IL, Green Bay, WI. 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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