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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLE - MKE
    5h 8m
    $116–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 30m
    $48–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 15m
    $120–264

  4. Drive 430 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Milwaukeecar car 430 mi
    7h 26m
    $79–114

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

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 30m
    $218–584

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    6h 4m
    $94–512

  7. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    13h 46m
    $74–142

Cleveland to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 15m.

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