There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Wisconsin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DTW - MKE
3h 49m$245–495Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
7h 55m$50–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
7h 35m$70–167Drive 368.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Milwaukee368.9 mi
6h 18m$68–98Fly to Appleton International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)DTW - ATW
3h 39m$66–315Fly to Green Bay
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Green Bay (GRB)DTW - GRB
3h 34m$77–332Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)DTW - MSN
4h 22m$86–506
Detroit to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Wisconsin is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $75 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Detroit and Wisconsin is 267 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Detroit to Wisconsin, including transfers.
Detroit to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 7h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Wisconsin, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Detroit to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Detroit to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 10:18 PM in Detroit and 9:18 PM in Wisconsin.
Detroit to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Wisconsin is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Detroit to Wisconsin.
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