There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)MKE - ALB
6h 27m$184–1,084Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
18h 14m$124–338Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
27h 15m$155–345Drive 887.7 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Schenectady887.7 mi
15h 10m$162–234Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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 Albany County Airport (ALB)ORD - ALB
6h 7m$237–592Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)MDW - ALB
6h 33m$148–697
Milwaukee to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady is to train which costs $120 - $340 and takes 18h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady is to bus and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Bus Station and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Schenectady is 735 miles. The road distance is 892.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 18h 14m and costs $120 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Schenectady is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 18h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 27h 15m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 14m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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 Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.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 Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 10:44 PM in Milwaukee and 11:44 PM in Schenectady.
Milwaukee to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Schenectady is 893 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Milwaukee to Schenectady.
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