There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, 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 Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
1h 48m$629–970Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
10h 2m$62–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 48m$114–242Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
9h 29m$105–158Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Milwaukee352.5 mi
6h 7mDrive 352.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukeecar 352.5 mi
6h 7m$65–93
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Milwaukee is 245 miles. The road distance is 354.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Milwaukee via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- 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 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/
- 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 11:55 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 10:55 PM in Milwaukee.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Milwaukee.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Milwaukee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.