There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Elko by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Elko Regional Airport (EKO)MKE - EKO
7h 34m$190–940Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)ORD - EKO
8h 56m$143–528Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
41h 6m$176–419Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr
41h 52m$173–537Drive 1,644.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Elko1,644.3 mi
25h 37m$301–434
Milwaukee to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Elko is to bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 41h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Elko. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elko Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 52m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Elko is 1453 miles. The road distance is 1653.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 41h 6m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Milwaukee to Elko, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 41h 6m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 41h 52m.
Elko is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 1:49 PM in Milwaukee and 11:49 AM in Elko.
Milwaukee to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Elko via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 41h 6m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–450
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $240–500
- Business - advance purchase
- $320–1,300
- Business Class
- $440–1,100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Elko is 1654 miles. It takes approximately 25h 37m to drive from Milwaukee to Elko.
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