There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
3h 43m$435–1,106Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MKE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 40m$116–1,157Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 46m$126–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
19h 54m$225–492Drive 776.4 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Washington DCcar 776.4 mi
13h 37m$142–205Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
5h 4m$171–895Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
5h 40m$151–761Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h$220–944Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSN - DCA
6h 10m$175–896
Milwaukee to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Chicago Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Washington DC is 651 miles. The road distance is 780.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 19h 46m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 46m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 19h 54m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Washington DC via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 19h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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 Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington DC is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 7:18 PM in Milwaukee and 8:18 PM in Washington DC.
Milwaukee to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Washington DC is 781 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Milwaukee to Washington DC.
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