There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)RDU - MKE
4h 47m$200–406Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 21m$107–493Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
27h 47m$127–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
28h 8m$147–386Drive 865.9 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Milwaukee865.9 mi
15h 17m$158–229Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)RDU - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 46m$116–399
Research Triangle to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 27h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $200 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Milwaukee is 700 miles. The road distance is 870.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 27h 47m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $200 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 27h 47m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 28h 8m.
Research Triangle to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Milwaukee is 871 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Research Triangle to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 47m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $95–260
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–310
- Business - advance purchase
- $190–750
- Business Class
- $280–700
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 Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- 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
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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