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How to get fromOttawa to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YOW - MKE
    7h 56m
    $106–606

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    18h 31m
    $330–754

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    21h 15m
    $138–212

  4. Drive  834.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Milwaukeecar car 834.8 mi
    15h 12m
    $191–276

  5. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YUL - MKE
    8h 35m
    $132–860

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    $279–1,229

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 55m
    $245–1,533

Ottawa to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Milwaukee via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 31m.

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