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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CVG - MKE
    5h 10m
    $124–804

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    8h 55m
    $49–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    8h 38m
    $60–113

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    10h 58m
    $86–194

  5. Drive 374 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Milwaukeecar car 374 mi
    6h 44m
    $69–99

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 39m
    $60–372

  7. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    10h 3m
    $78–112

Cincinnati to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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 55m.

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