There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee by bus, plane, 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.
Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PSP - MKE
8h 13m$198–823Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Joshua Tree to San Bernardinocar
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
45h 30m$535–1,370Drive, bus
- Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
- Take the bus from Indio Bus 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
47h 22m$337–551Drive 1,965.8 mi
- Drive from Joshua Tree to Milwaukeecar 1,965.8 mi
31h 53m$359–519Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PSP - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
8h 35m$199–415
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $420 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee is to bus and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $190 - $850.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Milwaukee is 1717 miles. The road distance is 1977.3 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Milwaukee is 2h ahead of Joshua Tree. It is currently 4:01 PM in Joshua Tree and 6:01 PM in Milwaukee.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Milwaukee is 1977 miles. It takes approximately 31h 53m to drive from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee.
There are 312+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), walk to Airport Baggage Claim, then take the bus to Water & Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Milwaukee via San Bernardino and Chicago Union Station in around 45h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
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