There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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 Dayton (DAY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DAY - MKE
5h 52m$70–455Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 33m$46–267Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
9h 51m$57–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
11h 45m$83–198Drive 376 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Milwaukeecar 376 mi
6h 47m$69–100
Dayton to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Dayton and Milwaukee is 312 miles. The road distance is 378.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dayton to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Dayton to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $70 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 51m.
Dayton to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 9:08 AM in Dayton and 8:08 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Dayton to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dayton to General Mitchell International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dayton to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Milwaukee is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Dayton to Milwaukee.
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