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How to get fromMilwaukee to Wisconsin Rapidsby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Rapids by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Tomah Amtraktrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $143–244

  2. Drive 162.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Rapidscar car 162.2 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WIbus bus 112
    4h 45m
    $50–141

  4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane MKE - CWA
    2. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $117–615

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, 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 Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    3. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    $115–353

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?

Lamers Bus Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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