There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SGF - MKE
4h 32m$129–672Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 20m$85–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
12h 29m$97–427Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
14h 5m$95–282Drive 583.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Milwaukee583.4 mi
9h 50m$107–154
Springfield to Milwaukee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Springfield and Milwaukee is 507 miles. The road distance is 586.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 29m and costs $95 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Springfield to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Springfield to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $290 and takes 14h 5m.
Springfield to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Milwaukee is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Springfield to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 5m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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