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Trip Overview

The train between Milwaukee and Washington DC takes 20h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Milwaukee to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 52m
Duration
852 mi
Distance
$547
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Milwaukee to Washington DC train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Milwaukee and Washington DC. The service departs Milwaukee at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Washington DC at 12:52:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 20h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 851.6 mi
  • Duration: 20h 52m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Washington DC via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 19h 54m.

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