There are 4 ways to get from Omaha to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane OMA - MKE
5h 38m$184–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
12h 40m$73–136Drive 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$125–696
Omaha to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
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 which takes 12h 40m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Omaha to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 40m.
Omaha to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus 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, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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