There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Charleston International Airport (CHS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CHS - MKE
5h 55m$123–580Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHS - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
6h 37m$104–421Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
31h 39m$458–936Drive 961.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Milwaukeecar 961.3 mi
17h 40m$176–254Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CHS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 54m$109–447
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.
The distance between Charleston and Milwaukee is 839 miles. The road distance is 967 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 31h 39m and costs $450 - $950.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Charleston to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Charleston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $950 and takes 31h 39m.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 12:57 AM in Charleston and 11:57 PM in Milwaukee.
Charleston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Milwaukee via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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