Drive or Fly: West Allis, WI to Randall, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MKE–MSP. At 356 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 5m

Distance

356.3 mi

Total Cost

$114

CO2

144 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$79

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 16m

36m in the air

Air Distance

302 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

77 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Allis, WI → MKE 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 36m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSP → Randall, WI 89m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

West Allis, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Randall, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 59 mi, ~89m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and MSP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 49m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 37m

5h 57m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

21 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Allis, WI → Milwaukee 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 357m

Arrival 10m

St. Paul-Minneapolis → Randall, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Milwaukee 0 mi, ~30m drive

To St. Paul-Minneapolis 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 45m

6h 20m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Allis, WI → Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 380m

Arrival 10m

Hudson (WI) (5HU) → Randall, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MKE6 — Milwaukee Intermodal Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 5HU — Hudson (WI) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 5m	4h 16m	7h 37m	7h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$114	$187	$58	$30
Carbon footprint	144 kg CO₂	77 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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