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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Milwaukee by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    $63–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $60–134

  3. 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
    $72–193

  4. Drive 375.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Milwaukeecar car 375.2 mi
    6h 40m
    $69–99

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CVG - MKE
    5h 54m
    $154–1,004

  6. 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 13m
    $81–133

Cincinnati to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United 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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