How to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

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Travel Information from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

Distance297 miles (479 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$40 - $96
Cheapest modeTrain • $40 (€36) • 5 h 50 min
Fastest modeFlight • $96 (€87) • 3 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, United or Amtrak

Travel 297 miles (479 km) by bus, train or flight from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI.

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from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h20
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
07:05PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
$971One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak1340 Borealis
11:49AM5h48
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
05:37PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1237 · UA5262
06:36PM3h23
Saint Paul International Airport
09:59PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$6681One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Amtrak28 Empire Builder
08:50AM6h07
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
02:57PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
$1831One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak8 Empire Builder
08:50AM6h07
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
02:57PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
$1831One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM7h25
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
03:10PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
$971One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h45
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
07:30PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
$971One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM7h50
Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN
03:35PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
$971One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4452+Sky West AirlinesAA4972
06:40AM8h17
Saint Paul International Airport
02:57PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$5351One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4452+Sky West AirlinesAA6251
06:40AM11h03
Saint Paul International Airport
05:43PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$5351One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4452+Sky West AirlinesAA6282
06:40AM13h04
Saint Paul International Airport
07:44PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
$5351One-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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $40 (€36) compared to other travel options to Milwaukee, WI:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $43 (€39) from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI.

A train is $56 (€51) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $96 (€87).

The quickest way to travel to Milwaukee, WI from Minneapolis, MN is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 45 min on average.

Getting to Milwaukee, WI by train takes 5 h 50 min on average.

The distance is approximately 297 miles (479 km) from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI.

The average frequency per day from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:

    The following travel companies offer services from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI:

    • Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI tickets on Omio for $43 (€39).
    • Travel with United for flights to Milwaukee, WI. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for United Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI tickets on Omio for $173 (€156).
    • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI tickets on Omio for $40 (€36).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus or Greyhound 7 direct buses per day.
    • 2 direct trains per day with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Milwaukee, WI as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Chicago, IL, Madison, WI, Glenview, IL or Bensenville, IL. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and any of these top destinations today!
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