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How to get fromCharleston to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CHS - MKE
    6h
    $128–641

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    31h 39m
    $766–1,221

  3. Drive  961.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Milwaukeecar car 961.3 mi
    17h 41m
    $170–246

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    $530–845

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    6h 59m
    $138–558

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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.

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