There are 12 ways to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MKE - LGA
4h 22m$155–805Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
19h 40m$132–223Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
22h 41m$283–651Drive 881.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Manhattancar 881.6 mi
14h 56m$161–233Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane MKE - JFK
4h 22m$666–970Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MKE - EWR
4h 33m$573–830Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
5h 46m$171–594Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
5h 46m$362–909Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
6h 6m$231–712Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MKE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
5h 51m$485–1,455Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MSN - LGA
6h 35m$166–826Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0420
25h 40m$152–273
Milwaukee to Manhattan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at New York Midtown via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Manhattan is 756 miles. The road distance is 886.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Manhattan is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 40m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 22h 41m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to New York Midtown via Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Manhattan is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 4:45 PM in Milwaukee and 5:45 PM in Manhattan.
Milwaukee to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Manhattan is 887 miles. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Milwaukee to Manhattan.
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