There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Tomah Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 55m$159–231Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukeecar 163.3 mi
3h 5m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Appleton Valley Transitbus La Crosse
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m$33–78Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)taxi
- Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CWA - MKE
5h 2m$138–706Bus via Waupaca
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Waupaca Mobilbus La Crosse
- Take the bus from Waupaca to Milwaukeebus Wasau
5h 50m$44–50
Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers and arriving at Milwaukee via Appleton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Milwaukee is 206 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers station.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Appleton Valley Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Milwaukee.
There are 281+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Milwaukee via Appleton Amtrak Station in around 5h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tomah Amtrak to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Appleton Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Waupaca Mobil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Waupaca to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–33
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $40–150
Courtesy Cab
- Phone
- +1 715-342-8863
Courtesy Cab
- Phone
- +1 715-342-8863
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