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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, 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)plane plane PDX - MKE
    7h 45m
    $176–486

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 41m
    $150–533

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    44h 12m
    $1,200–1,900

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $426–643

  5. Drive  2,005.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Milwaukeecar car 2,005.2 mi
    32h 32m
    $366–529

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    $188–329

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    8h 59m
    $395–587

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    10h 15m
    $164–695

Portland to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 44h 12m.

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