There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) by plane, bus, train, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, MN
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Take the bus from Minneapolis, MN to Brainerd, MN
Fly from Madison
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Fly from Madison (MSN) to Brainerd (BRD)
Bus to Minneapolis, fly
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Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolis
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd (BRD)
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Amtrak Station
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Take a taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerd Airport (BRD)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
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Take the bus from Minneapolis, MN to Brainerd, MN
Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
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Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis Downtown
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Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
Drive
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Drive from Milwaukee to Brainerd Airport (BRD)
Milwaukee (MKE) to Brainerd (BRD) flights
The flight time between Milwaukee (MKE) and Brainerd (BRD) is around 4h 40m and covers a distance of around 390 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 35m. Services are operated by Delta. Typically 21 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $1,700 - $1,900.
The distance between Wisconsin and Brainerd Airport (BRD) is 257 miles. The road distance is 471.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 25m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD), including transfers.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 59m.
There is no direct flight from Milwaukee Airport to Brainerd Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Wisconsin to Brainerd Airport (BRD).
Delta offers flights from Milwaukee Airport to Brainerd Airport.
There are 49+ hotels available in Brainerd Airport (BRD). Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 256.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 35m
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Brainerd Airport (BRD), USA?
Delta flies from Milwaukee to Brainerd Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee to Brainerd Airport (BRD) via Minneapolis, MN and Brainerd, MN in around 11h 59m.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Milwaukee to Brainerd via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
Flights from Madison to Brainerd via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $450
Flights from Madison to Brainerd via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $500
Flights from Madison to Brainerd via Atlanta, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $600
Flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Staples Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Premium
- $240 - $340
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $160
- Business Seat
- $110 - $160
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Eau Claire Univ of WI, WI to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Brainerd, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $95
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $70 - $110

- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $30 - $65
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $26 - $40

- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
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The best way to get from Wisconsin to Milwaukee Airport is to bus which takes 25 min and costs $3.