There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
4h 11m$437–1,109Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
4h 45m$117–1,205Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
19h 10m$124–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 42m$214–493Drive 770.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Milwaukeecar 770.4 mi
13h 26m$141–204Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 3m$148–881
Silver Spring to Milwaukee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Milwaukee via Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Milwaukee is 657 miles. The road distance is 774.9 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 21h 42m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Silver Spring. It is currently 12:15 AM in Silver Spring and 11:15 PM in Milwaukee.
Silver Spring to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Milwaukee is 775 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Silver Spring to Milwaukee.
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