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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Milwaukee by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BRD - MKE
    4h 28m
    $116–625

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    11h 10m
    $81–130

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    10h 10m
    $209–371

  4. Drive 460.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Milwaukeecar car 460.8 mi
    7h 48m
    $85–122

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    6h 16m
    $158–713

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 23m
    $141–267

  7. Bus via Wausau

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    15h 24m
    $129–162

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Saint Cloud in around 11h 10m.

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