There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)CLE - MKE
5h 24m$176–556Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
10h 10m$55–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
9h 15m$74–188Drive 430 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Milwaukee430 mi
7h 21m$79–114Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
6h 9m$92–458Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
6h 30m$166–518Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
12h 35m$80–174
Cleveland to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Cleveland and Milwaukee is 349 miles. The road distance is 432.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Cleveland to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 9:57 PM in Cleveland and 8:57 PM in Milwaukee.
Cleveland to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Milwaukee is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Cleveland to Milwaukee.
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