What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $85 - $250 and takes 20h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $250 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Milwaukee?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Milwaukee?

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

The distance between Washington, DC and Milwaukee is 650 miles. The road distance is 780 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Milwaukee without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 20h 6m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Milwaukee bus from?

Washington, DC to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Milwaukee train from?

Washington, DC to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $250 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 20h 6m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 20h 9m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Milwaukee bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington, DC and Milwaukee?

Milwaukee is 1h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 7:01 AM in Washington, DC and 6:01 AM in Milwaukee.

Where does the Washington, DC to Milwaukee train arrive?

Washington, DC to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Milwaukee is 780 miles. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Washington, DC to Milwaukee.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Milwaukee?

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Where can I stay near Milwaukee?

There are 262+ hotels available in Milwaukee.

Washington, DC to Milwaukee - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Washington, DC to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DCA - MKE
4h 4m
$257–1,410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
20h 6m
$89–247
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
20h 9m
$123–611
Drive 775.5 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Milwaukee775.5 mi
13h 30m
$142–205
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)BWI - MKE
4h 15m
$115–1,018

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Distance: 646.3 mi
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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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 6m.

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