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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
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    9h 13m
    $160–251

  2. Drive 404.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Ark Encountercar404.1 mi
    7h 21m
    $74–107

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    11h 27m
    $165–321

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Covington (CVG)planeMKE - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    5h 36m
    $222–1,080

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    10h 54m
    $123–239

  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
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    13h 48m
    $140–290

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)planeORD - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    4h 49m
    $190–618

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeORD - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi
    5h 17m
    $260–858

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)planeMDW - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    5h 21m
    $192–746

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeORD - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar
    6h 2m
    $251–553

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar
    6h 24m
    $108–511

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

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest 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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