There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Perham by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Hector International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MKE - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Perhamtaxi
6h 27m$212–652Drive 509.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Perhamcar 509.5 mi
9h 4m$93–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 46m$329–499Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus
12h 20m$144–208Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- 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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Perhamtaxi
6h 20m$218–511Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MKE - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus
7h 39m$124–527Bus via Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus
15h 17m$119–182
Milwaukee to Perham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Perham is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Perham is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 20m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Perham. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Perham via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Perham station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Perham is 596 miles. The road distance is 512.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Perham without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $320 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Perham, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Perham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Perham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Perham is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $320 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Perham, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $280–450 and the journey takes 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Perham via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–450
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Perham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Perham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Perham is 513 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Milwaukee to Perham.
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