There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane RDU - MKE
5h 58m$116–656Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
26h 35m$159–268Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
26h 57m$297–657Drive 876.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Milwaukeecar 876.5 mi
15h 38m$160–231Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 32m$186–778Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 57m$176–278Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CLT - MKE
8h 1m$154–707
Raleigh to Milwaukee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.
The distance between Raleigh and Milwaukee is 713 miles. The road distance is 881.6 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Raleigh to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 26h 35m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 26h 57m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 8:21 PM in Raleigh and 7:21 PM in Milwaukee.
Raleigh to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Milwaukee is 882 miles. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Raleigh to Milwaukee.
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