There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DTW - MKE
3h 31m$245–495Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
7h 55m$50–110Drive 368.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Milwaukee368.9 mi
6h 18m$68–98Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
4h 53m$84–408
Michigan to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $240 - $500.
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 $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m 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 31m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 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 11:11 PM in Michigan and 10:11 PM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Milwaukee is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Michigan to Milwaukee.
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