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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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)planeSEA - MKE
    6h 23m
    $238–1,007

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    9h 10m
    $121–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    39h 20m
    $197–759

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    44h 2m
    $230–2,200

  5. Drive 1,943.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Milwaukeecar1,943.4 mi
    30h 51m
    $355–513

Seattle to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration39h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 39h 20m.

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