There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DCA - MKE
4h 18m$237–1,311Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)BWI - MKE
4h 40m$97–1,007Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
19h 25m$103–225Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
21h 33m$134–288Drive 770.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Milwaukee770.4 mi
13h 17m$141–204
Silver Spring to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $230 - $1,400.
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 25m.
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 33m.
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 25m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 18m and costs $230 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 19h 25m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 21h 33m.
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 25m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Silver Spring. It is currently 5:37 AM in Silver Spring and 4:37 AM 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 17m to drive from Silver Spring to Milwaukee.
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