There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ATL - MKE
3h 50m$106–606Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
18h 34m$130–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
35h 47m$771–1,214Drive 757.5 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Milwaukeecar 757.5 mi
14h 12m$130–187
Atlanta to Milwaukee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 47m.
The distance between Atlanta and Milwaukee is 689 miles. The road distance is 761.9 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 18h 34m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Atlanta to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 18h 34m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,300 and takes 35h 47m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 12:43 AM in Atlanta and 11:43 PM in Milwaukee.
Atlanta to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Milwaukee is 762 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Atlanta to Milwaukee.
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