There are 11 ways to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)MKE - EWR
5h 16m$185–647Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)ORD - LGA
7h 9m$97–327Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationLake Shore Limited / ...
24h 16m$176–1,150Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn StationFlixBus N2640
24h 33m$133–313Drive 857.2 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Plainfield857.2 mi
14h 39m$157–226Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)MKE - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
6h 2m$139–659Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)MKE - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
6h 4m$119–672Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ORD - EWR
6h 27m$103–315Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)MKE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
6h 44m$215–1,242Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0420
24h 59m$153–315Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn StationCardinal
30h 41m$205–650
Milwaukee to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to bus and fly which costs $95 - $330 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Newark Penn Station and Rt-22 At New Providence Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Netherwood via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Plainfield is 756 miles. The road distance is 862.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield without a car is to train via New York which takes 24h 16m and costs $170 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Plainfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $170 - $1,200 and takes 24h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 24h 33m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Netherwood via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 24h 16m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–260
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- 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
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Plainfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Plainfield is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 4:51 AM in Milwaukee and 5:51 AM in Plainfield.
Milwaukee to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Plainfield is 862 miles. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Milwaukee to Plainfield.
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