There are 4 ways to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DTW - MKE
4h 43m$260–572Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
10h 20m$52–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
8h 18m$71–179Drive 369 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Milwaukee369 mi
6h 25m$68–98
Pontiac to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Center and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Pontiac and Milwaukee is 290 miles. The road distance is 371.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Pontiac to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Phoenix Center station.
Pontiac to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Milwaukee is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Larned + Griswold and Detroit Bus Station in around 10h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned + Griswold station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 9:12 AM in Pontiac and 8:12 AM in Milwaukee.
Pontiac to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Milwaukee is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Pontiac to Milwaukee.
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