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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    4h 13m
    $236–1,307

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 13m
    $117–634

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    21h 25m
    $225–513

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    21h 36m
    $123–262

  5. Drive 774.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Milwaukeecar car 774.8 mi
    13h 38m
    $142–205

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    4h 41m
    $137–1,356

Washington DC to Milwaukee by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington DC, 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Milwaukee via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 25m.

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