There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)EWR - MKE
4h 36m$205–608Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150
22h 25m$118–233Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
24h 17m$172–969Drive 866.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Milwaukee866.6 mi
14h 27m$159–229Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)JFK - MKE
5h 31m$139–732Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)LGA - MKE
6h 11m$172–509Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
25h 30m$145–350Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
30h 27m$195–641
Newark to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $110 - $240 and takes 22h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
The distance between Newark and Milwaukee is 741 miles. The road distance is 871.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Newark to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Newark to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 22h 25m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 24h 17m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 25m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 2:27 PM in Newark and 1:27 PM in Milwaukee.
Newark to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Milwaukee is 872 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Newark to Milwaukee.
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