There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CID - MKE
5h 20m$90–654Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukeecar 236.6 mi
4h 22m$44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
9h 14mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 16m$48–254Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
9h 31m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Milwaukee is 225 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 31m.
Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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