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How to get fromPortland to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePDX - MKE
    8h 8m
    $326–1,406

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Portland to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    44h 12m
    $160–1,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    6. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    41h 10m
    $207–739

  4. Drive 2,005.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Milwaukeecar2,005.2 mi
    32h 14m
    $366–529

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    8h 57m
    $267–543

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    9h 17m
    $262–1,069

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    8h 48m
    $197–853

Portland to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 41h 10m.

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