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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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$99 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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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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.

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).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Jefferson Lines.
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