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

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rhode Island by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MKE - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 7m
    $668–2,511

  2. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MKE - PVD
    6h 47m
    $88–429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus
    24h 15m
    $158–279

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    25h 17m
    $321–1,303

  5. Drive 1,047.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Providencecar car 1,047.8 mi
    18h 4m
    $192–277

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    6h 38m
    $94–328

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 42m
    $654–1,650

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    6h 59m
    $100–428

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 6m
    $145–1,170

Milwaukee to Rhode Island by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Providence via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston in around 25h 17m.

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