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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
    $165–245

  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 to Waupacabus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus bus Green Bay
    5h 50m
    $52–59

  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 51m
    $112–537

  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 50m
    $113–366

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Rapids via Waupaca Mobil and Wisconsin Rapids Lamers in around 5h 50m.

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