There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane RNO - MKE
5h 52m$253–1,133Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
47h 31m$157–319Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
46h 38m$161–480Drive 1,931 mi
- Drive from Reno to Milwaukeecar 1,931 mi
30h 3m$353–509Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RNO - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
7h 7m$167–692
Reno to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Milwaukee is to train which costs $150 - $320 and takes 47h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 31m.
The distance between Reno and Milwaukee is 1680 miles. The road distance is 1942.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 46h 38m and costs $160 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Reno to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Reno to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $480 and takes 46h 38m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 47h 31m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 46h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Milwaukee is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 3:30 AM in Reno and 5:30 AM in Milwaukee.
Reno to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Milwaukee is 1942 miles. It takes approximately 30h 3m to drive from Reno to Milwaukee.
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