There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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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 3m$436–1,107Train 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 48m$117–1,205Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
21h 13m$124–247Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 34m$224–502Drive 774.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Milwaukeecar 774.8 mi
13h 38m$142–205Fly 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
5h 54m$147–882
Washington DC to Milwaukee by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Milwaukee via Washington Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.
The distance between Washington DC and Milwaukee is 651 miles. The road distance is 779.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Washington DC to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 13m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 21h 34m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- 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
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 7:41 AM in Washington DC and 6:41 AM in Milwaukee.
Washington DC to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Milwaukee is 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Washington DC to Milwaukee.
There are 311+ hotels available in Milwaukee.