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

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Detroit is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $310 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee 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 and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee 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 to Detroit?

The distance between Milwaukee and Detroit is 269 miles. The road distance is 372 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Milwaukee to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Detroit bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Detroit train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Milwaukee to Detroit?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Milwaukee to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:32 AM in Milwaukee and 1:32 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Milwaukee to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Detroit?

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

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

Book your Milwaukee to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit.

Milwaukee to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee 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
3h 58m
$314–632
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 50m
$45–120
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
$67–178
Drive 369.8 mi
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Detroitcar 369.8 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
$147–380
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
$76–405
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 9m
$76–498
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 41m

Milwaukee to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

7h 49mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Detroit.

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Distance: 267 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Delta flies 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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