There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Waukesha by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, line 1 bus
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus
6h 3m$226–766Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
8h 22m$107–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
22h 52m$285–656Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
24h 54m$186–290Drive 1,009.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Waukeshacar 1,009.9 mi
16h 30m$185–267Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DEN - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
7h 23m$204–629Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DEN - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waukeshacar
7h 51m$108–436
Denver to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Waukesha is to bus which costs $180 - $290 and takes 24h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Waukesha is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station 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 24h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
The distance between Denver and Waukesha is 947 miles. The road distance is 1015.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Waukesha without a car is to train which takes 22h 52m and costs $280 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Denver to Waukesha, including transfers.
Denver to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Waukesha is to train which takes 22h 52m and costs $280 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 24h 54m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Denver 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 22h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 24h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Fort Dodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Denver to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 262-524-3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukesha is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 6:58 AM in Denver and 7:58 AM in Waukesha.
Denver to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Waukesha is 1016 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Denver to Waukesha.
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