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 $120 - $270 and takes 21h 21m.

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 3m and costs $230 - $1,400.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Milwaukee?

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 33m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Milwaukee?

The distance between Washington DC and Milwaukee is 651 miles. The road distance is 779.3 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 21h 21m and costs $120 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Washington DC to Milwaukee, including transfers.

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 3m and costs $230 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 21h 21m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 21h 33m.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Milwaukee?

Milwaukee is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 11:38 AM in Washington DC and 10:38 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 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Washington DC to Milwaukee.

Where can I stay near Milwaukee?

There are 252+ 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)plane DCA - MKE
4h 3m
$236–1,307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
21h 21m
$123–262
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 33m
$246–538
Drive 774.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Milwaukeecar 774.8 mi
13h 38m
$142–205
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
4h 52m
$137–1,306

Washington DC to Milwaukee by foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 647.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 21m.

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