There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
6h 15m$40–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 29m$58–237Drive 267.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Milwaukeecar 267.4 mi
4h 53m$49–71Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane IND - MKE
5h 51m$105–705Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
7h 46m$72–123Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 29m$126–427
Indianapolis to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Milwaukee is 276 miles. The road distance is 269 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $110.
The bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Indianapolis to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Milwaukee is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $750 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–200
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
Indianapolis to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:01 AM in Indianapolis and 4:01 AM in Milwaukee.
Indianapolis to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Milwaukee is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Indianapolis to Milwaukee.
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