There are 4 ways to get from Colorado to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
4h 56m$176–866Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 9m$304–655Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
27h 53m$204–382Drive 1,022.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Milwaukeecar 1,022.9 mi
16h 49m$187–270
Colorado to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Grant St and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
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 21h 9m.
The distance between Colorado and Milwaukee is 931 miles. The road distance is 1028.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 21h 9m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 4h 56m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 21h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 27h 53m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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 Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- 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
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 4:15 AM in Colorado and 5:15 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 1029 miles. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Colorado to Milwaukee.
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