There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane OMA - MKE
5h 31m$174–1,104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
16h 45m$73–327Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
16h 40m$151–401Drive 485 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Milwaukeecar 485 mi
8h 43m$89–128Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 5m$125–706Bus, train via Warrensburg
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
- Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
20h 7m$181–450Bus via Wausau
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
20h 10m$112–306
Omaha to Milwaukee by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $170 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sioux Falls and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Omaha and Milwaukee is 439 miles. The road distance is 487.8 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 40m and costs $150 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Omaha to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $170 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $330 and takes 16h 45m.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Milwaukee is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Omaha to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sioux Falls and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $39–44
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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