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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    9h 54m
    $87–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    12h 25m
    $45–245

  3. Drive 486 mi

    1. Drive from Wadena to Milwaukeecar486 mi
    8h 30m
    $89–129

  4. Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeFAR - MKE
    5h 58m
    $130–728

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBRD - MKE
    7h 34m
    $127–723

  6. Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    7h 20m
    $86–350

  7. Bus, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMSP - MKE
    8h 49m
    $367–708

Wadena to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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