There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
5h 4m$214–747Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
7h 13m$76–418Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
22h 22m$279–641Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
24h 23m$173–272Drive 1,025.2 mi
- Drive from Denver to Milwaukeecar 1,025.2 mi
16h 44m$188–271Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COS - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
7h 26m$83–369
Colorado to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $170 - $280 and takes 24h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Loop and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
The distance between Colorado and Milwaukee is 936 miles. The road distance is 1031.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Colorado to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Colorado to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 24h 23m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Milwaukee via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Fort Dodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Colorado to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 12:29 AM in Colorado and 1:29 AM in Milwaukee.
Colorado to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Milwaukee is 1031 miles. It takes approximately 16h 44m to drive from Colorado to Milwaukee.
There are 312+ hotels available in Milwaukee.