There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
3h 47m$244–572Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2550
7h 50m$50–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
8h 19m$72–191Drive 369.8 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Detroit369.8 mi
6h 17m$68–98Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- 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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
4h 11m$100–338Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- 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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
4h 48m$87–390Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)ORD - GRR
5h 48m$104–522
Milwaukee to Michigan by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Michigan is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $240 - $600.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Michigan is 262 miles. The road distance is 372 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Milwaukee to Michigan, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 7h 50m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 6:17 PM in Milwaukee and 7:17 PM in Michigan.
Milwaukee to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Michigan is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Milwaukee to Michigan.
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