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How to get fromBrainerd to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, bus or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBRD - MKE
    4h 24m
    $121–674

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisbusJefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0150
    10h 10m
    $42–198

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    10h 10m
    $114–241

  4. Drive 460.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Milwaukeecar460.8 mi
    7h 44m
    $85–122

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMSP - MKE
    6h 21m
    $363–713

  6. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeBRD - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    9h 49m
    $109–580

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. PaulbusJefferson 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to MilwaukeetrainBorealis / ...
    10h 25m
    $68–351

  8. Bus via Eau Claire

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
    14h 40m

Brainerd to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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