What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee, WI and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Milwaukee, WI and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

The distance between Milwaukee, WI and Detroit is 269 miles. The road distance is 371.7 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $75 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee, WI to Detroit bus from?

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee, WI to Detroit train from?

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train, bus or fly from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

The best way to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Milwaukee, WI to Detroit bus arrive?

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee, WI and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Milwaukee, WI. It is currently 10:33 AM in Milwaukee, WI and 1:33 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Milwaukee, WI to Detroit train arrive?

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee, WI to Detroit is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

Book your Milwaukee, WI to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit?

Book your Milwaukee, WI to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 500+ hotels available in Detroit.

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4h 1m
$69–496
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 50m
$40–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 49m
$79–193
Drive 369.5 mi
1. Drive from Milwaukee, WI to Detroitcar 369.5 mi
6h 21m
$68–98
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 29m
$147–430
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 55m
$78–460
Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Detroit (DTW)plane ATW - DTW
6h 14m
$78–387
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
6h 13m
$76–518
Bus to Green Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Detroit (DTW)plane GRB - DTW
6h 43m
$107–403

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

7h 49mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit.

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m.

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