There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Albany County Airport (ALB) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)ALB - MKE
6h 35m$195–1,106Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
18h 8m$95–237Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
27h 22m$136–276Drive 886.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Milwaukee886.4 mi
15h 12m$162–234Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ALB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
7h 26m$136–648Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALB - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
7h 55m$226–598
Schenectady to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee is to train which costs $95 - $240 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $190 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
The distance between Schenectady and Milwaukee is 735 miles. The road distance is 891.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 18h 8m and costs $95 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Schenectady to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $190 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 18h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 27h 22m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 8m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- 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
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 1:20 PM in Schenectady and 12:20 PM in Milwaukee.
Schenectady to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Milwaukee is 892 miles. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Schenectady to Milwaukee.
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