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

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

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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 3m
    $175–485

  2. Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ATW - PDX
    10h 31m
    $154–598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 15m
    $432–643

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 32m
    $650–1,400

  5. Drive 2,004.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Portlandcar car 2,004.9 mi
    32h 35m
    $366–529

  6. 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
    7h 59m
    $231–344

  7. 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 15m
    $184–766

  8. 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
    10h 44m
    $187–777

Milwaukee to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,731.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and four other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 41h 15m.

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