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How to get fromBuffalo to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUF - MKE
    5h 6m
    $179–1,131

  2. Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    19h 40m
    $88–158

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    14h 19m
    $172–445

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    14h 50m
    $99–202

  5. Drive 618.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Milwaukeecar car 618.7 mi
    10h 45m
    $113–164

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 37m
    $95–528

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    6h 12m
    $131–733

Buffalo to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Milwaukee via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 19m.

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