There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Milwaukee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 24 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MCI - MKE
5h 24m$283–653Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
13h 30m$86–237Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
15h 40m$93–270Drive 541.9 mi
- Drive from Independence to Milwaukee541.9 mi
9h 40m$99–143
Independence to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Milwaukee is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $280 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kansas City, Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Independence and Milwaukee is 480 miles. The road distance is 545.1 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs $85 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Independence to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Independence to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Milwaukee is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $270 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Independence Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- 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
- $20–70
- 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
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Independence to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Milwaukee is 545 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Independence to Milwaukee.
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