What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Winterset?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Winterset is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Winterset?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Winterset is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $700.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Winterset?

The distance between Milwaukee and Winterset is 349 miles. The road distance is 393.8 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Winterset without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Winterset without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 10h 28m and costs $170 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Winterset?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Milwaukee to Winterset, including transfers.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Winterset?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Winterset is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Milwaukee to Winterset.

Where can I stay near Winterset?

There are five+ hotels available in Winterset.

Milwaukee to Winterset - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Winterset by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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.

Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines, taxi
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)MKE - DSM
2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Winterset
5h 38m
$227–1,165
Drive 391.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Winterset391.5 mi
7h 1m
$72–104
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Winterset
10h 28m
$170–291
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, taxi
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
3. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Winterset
4h 54m
$180–673
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Winterset
6h 21m
$92–333
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Winterset
10h 40m
$166–314
Bus, taxi via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Winterset
11h 1m
$167–263
Train, bus, taxi via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
5. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Winterset
12h 2m
$200–366

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 14mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Winterset.

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Distance: 347.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Winterset, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Winterset. However, you can take the bus to Airport Baggage Claim, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Winterset. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Winterset.

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