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How to get fromMilwaukee to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    8h 24m
    $315–1,483

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 32m
    $200–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 40m
    $207–753

  4. Drive 2,004.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Portlandcar car 2,004.9 mi
    32h 34m
    $366–529

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 6m
    $208–841

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    8h 37m
    $257–1,146

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    11h 2m
    $272–1,259

  8. Bus, taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ATW - PDX
    9h 54m
    $351–1,107

Milwaukee to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 41h 40m.

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