There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane MKE - AVP
5h 25m$152–652Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ORD - AVP
4h 42m$143–471Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus
18h 42m$211–474Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus
22h 55m$145–248Drive 790.5 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Scrantoncar 790.5 mi
13h 11m$145–209Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus
25h 55m$157–281
Milwaukee to Scranton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Scranton is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Scranton is to bus and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Scranton via Chicago Bus Station and Allentown Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Scranton is 653 miles. The road distance is 795.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 42m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Milwaukee to Scranton, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 55m.
Milwaukee to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Scranton is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 9:32 AM in Milwaukee and 10:32 AM in Scranton.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Scranton via Chicago Bus Station, Allentown, and Allentown Transportation Center in around 22h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Scranton is 795 miles. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Milwaukee to Scranton.
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