There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Yeager Airport (CRW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CRW - MKE
4h 44m$116–668Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CRW - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 34m$82–383Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
14h 54m$90–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
16h 45m$199–410Drive 566.1 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Milwaukeecar 566.1 mi
10h 7m$104–150
Charleston to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Charleston and Milwaukee is 471 miles. The road distance is 569.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 14h 54m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Charleston to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Charleston to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 54m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 16h 45m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 14h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 2:49 PM in Charleston and 1:49 PM in Milwaukee.
Charleston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Milwaukee is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Charleston to Milwaukee.
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