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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    7h 2m
    $279–469

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 39m
    $144–549

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    44h 2m
    $550–1,300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $346–656

  5. Drive 1,943.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Milwaukeecar car 1,943.4 mi
    31h 8m
    $355–513

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    $169–312

Seattle to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,712.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 44h 2m.

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