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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Intermodal Station | Columbus Amtrak | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Intermodal Station | Columbus Amtrak | Fastest | ||||
| Train | MKE Airport - Trains | Columbus Amtrak | No tags | ||||
| Train | MKE Airport - Trains | Columbus Amtrak | No tags | ||||
| Train | MKE Airport - Trains | Columbus Amtrak | No tags |
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Get from Milwaukee to Columbus
The journey takes about 1 hour 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5652 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $13
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Columbus, WI by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Milwaukee to Columbus?
The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to Columbus start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to Columbus?
The average train ride duration from Milwaukee to Columbus is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 59 miles (96 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Milwaukee to Columbus route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Milwaukee to Columbus?
The earliest train departs from Milwaukee to Columbus at 7:24am. And the latest train departs at 4:45pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Columbus, WI was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Milwaukee to Columbus, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $192 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to Columbus, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-20.
