There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CLT - MKE
4h 3m$135–755Bus via Hurricane
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus
- Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
23h 4m$118–252Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
21h 51m$193–331Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
31h 42m$432–862Drive 829.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Milwaukeecar 829.5 mi
14h 36m$152–219
Charlotte to Milwaukee by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee is to bus via Hurricane which costs $110 - $260 and takes 23h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Toledo and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Cary and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 42m.
The distance between Charlotte and Milwaukee is 669 miles. The road distance is 834.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 21h 51m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Charlotte to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 21h 51m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 31h 42m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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 Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 6:49 AM in Charlotte and 5:49 AM in Milwaukee.
Charlotte to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Milwaukee is 834 miles. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from Charlotte to Milwaukee.
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