There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
8h 38m$65–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
8h 45m$63–159Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
10h 58m$72–423Drive 375.2 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Milwaukee375.2 mi
6h 36m$69–99Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)CVG - MKE
5h 40m$154–1,004Bus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak StationWisconsin Coach Lines
10h 6m$80–140Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
6h 34m$80–426
Cincinnati to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Milwaukee is 382 miles. The road distance is 377.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 38m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 8h 45m.
Cincinnati to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:04 AM in Cincinnati and 8:04 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
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
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Milwaukee is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Cincinnati to Milwaukee.
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