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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lexington to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLEX - MKE
    7h 33m
    $175–1,105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0150 / ...
    14h 43m
    $71–181

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    13h 20m
    $124–451

  4. Drive 452.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Milwaukeecar452.4 mi
    8h 5m
    $83–120

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    6h 6m
    $103–491

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    6h 33m
    $238–621

  7. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    8h 3m
    $91–452

  8. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationbusGreyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusFlixBus 2511
    15h 6m
    $71–161

Lexington to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 43m.

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