There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Waukesha by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CLE - MKE
6h 30m$102–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 59m$62–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 58m$123–263Drive 436.8 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Waukeshacar 436.8 mi
7h 47m$80–116Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
7h 7m$408–908Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
15h 16m$96–146
Cleveland to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Waukesha is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Waukesha is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Cleveland and Waukesha is 366 miles. The road distance is 439.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Waukesha without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cleveland to Waukesha, including transfers.
Cleveland to Waukesha bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Waukesha is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland to Waukesha bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Waukesha is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 5:02 AM in Cleveland and 4:02 AM in Waukesha.
Cleveland to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Waukesha is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Cleveland to Waukesha.
There are 82+ hotels available in Waukesha.







