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There are 11 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ark Encounter by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $157–243

  2. Drive 404.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Ark Encountercar car 404.1 mi
    7h 25m
    $74–107

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $162–308

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MKE - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $222–1,130

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    11h 13m
    $122–225

  6. Bus, taxi via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    11h 47m
    $142–216

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $190–638

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $205–488

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $199–843

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 6m
    $251–613

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 30m
    $115–618

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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