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

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RDU - MKE
    6h 48m
    $143–856

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 30m
    $99–488

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    26h 35m
    $127–245

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    28h 45m
    $172–321

  5. Drive 853.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Milwaukeecar car 853.5 mi
    15h 10m
    $156–225

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    7h 35m
    $160–791

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    8h 10m
    $151–862

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h
    $108–411

Durham to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 35m.

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