There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Benton by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus Milwaukee
7h 11m$132–163Drive 386.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Bentoncar 386.6 mi
6h 29m$71–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Du Quoin Stationtrain Saluki / ...
8h 1m$252–382Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane MKE - MWA
5h 38m$127–557Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
4h 46m$168–316Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus
6h 8m$553–945Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Bentoncar
5h 37m$91–341Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Bentoncar
5h 58m$152–473
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Benton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Benton is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $160 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Benton. However, there are services departing from Water & Chicago - Circle K and arriving at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Benton station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Du Quoin Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Benton is 393 miles. The road distance is 388.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Benton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Milwaukee to Benton, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Milwaukee to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Benton is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Benton, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon once daily. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Benton via Chicago Union Station and Du Quoin Station in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Du Quoin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $75–95
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Milwaukee to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon station.
Milwaukee to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Benton is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Milwaukee to Benton.
There are eight+ hotels available in Benton.