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How to get fromMilwaukee, WI to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    8h 20m
    $355–1,617

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 30m
    $210–738

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 32m
    $550–1,300

  4. Drive 2,004.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee, WI to Portlandcar car 2,004.3 mi
    32h 33m
    $366–529

  5. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 2m
    $212–845

  6. Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ATW - PDX
    8h 29m
    $225–982

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    8h 32m
    $278–1,258

  8. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    10h 39m
    $322–1,559

Milwaukee, WI to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 43h 30m.

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