There are 8 ways to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
5h 3m$91–174Drive 240.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainwell to Milwaukee240.5 mi
4h 19m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
6h 8m$84–139Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
4h 59m$110–332Bus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak StationWisconsin Coach Lines
7h 18m$101–135Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 16m$192–526Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 3m$212–666Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)ORD - MKE
6h 4m$344–742
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Plainwell and Milwaukee is 235 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee, including transfers.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Milwaukee is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 6h 8m.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Plainwell. It is currently 4:14 PM in Plainwell and 3:14 PM in Milwaukee.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainwell to Milwaukee is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Plainwell to Milwaukee.
There are 266+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Plainwell, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Plainwell to Milwaukee via Kalamazoo and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plainwell to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 8m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
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