There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Decatur by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MKE - ATL
4h 5m$508–1,108Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MDW - ATL
5h 49m$113–243Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
17h 41m$170–342Drive 760.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Decaturcar 760.1 mi
14h 21m$139–201Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ORD - ATL
5h 26m$144–427Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MSN - ATL
6h 13m$158–748Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ATW - ATL
6h 29m$137–599Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
19h 17m$127–205Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 21m$153–229
Milwaukee to Decatur by train, bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Decatur is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 19h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Decatur is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Decatur station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Decatur is 697 miles. The road distance is 764.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Decatur without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 41m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Milwaukee to Decatur, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Decatur is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 19h 17m.
Milwaukee to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Decatur is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 1:14 PM in Milwaukee and 2:14 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Decatur, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Decatur Station via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Georgia State Station in around 19h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Decatur is 765 miles. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Milwaukee to Decatur.
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