There are 6 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Burlington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BTV - MKE
7h 2m$177–923Drive to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 55m$113–525Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
22h 59m$247–607Bus
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
31h 25m$204–448Drive 933.8 mi
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Milwaukeecar 933.8 mi
16h 24m$171–247Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YUL - MKE
10h 5m$124–596
Plattsburgh to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee is to drive and fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via 7 Av/W 41 St, New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plattsburgh station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Schenectady and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Milwaukee is 829 miles. The road distance is 939.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 22h 59m and costs $240 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Plattsburgh to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Plattsburgh station.
Plattsburgh to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee is to train which takes 22h 59m and costs $240 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 31h 25m.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Schenectady and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via New York, 7 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Burlington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Plattsburgh to New York
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuil
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–37
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Booking & Getting There
Plattsburgh to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Plattsburgh. It is currently 1:42 AM in Plattsburgh and 12:42 AM in Milwaukee.
Plattsburgh to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Milwaukee is 939 miles. It takes approximately 16h 24m to drive from Plattsburgh to Milwaukee.
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