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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ROC - MKE
    4h 14m
    $170–923

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4h 45m
    $96–440

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    14h 12m
    $183–403

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $111–225

  5. Drive 686.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Milwaukeecar car 686.6 mi
    11h 57m
    $126–181

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUF - MKE
    6h 6m
    $181–1,117

  7. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    $106–249

Rochester to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 12m.

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