There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Milwaukee by plane, bus (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 Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3h 27m$75–505Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 55m$45–80Drive 368.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Milwaukeecar 368.9 mi
6h 23m$68–98Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3h 47m$79–457
Michigan to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $75 - $550.
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.
The distance between Michigan and Milwaukee is 261 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Michigan to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Michigan to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $75 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 55m.
Michigan to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:24 PM in Michigan and 7:24 PM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Milwaukee is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Michigan to Milwaukee.
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