There are 3 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee by plane, bus (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
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3h 53m$605–1,005Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 40m$55–95Drive 368.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit, MI to Milwaukeecar 368.1 mi
6h 21m$68–97
Detroit, MI to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $600 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Detroit, MI and Milwaukee is 267 miles. The road distance is 370.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Detroit, MI to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 40m.
Detroit, MI to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Detroit, MI. It is currently 4:17 AM in Detroit, MI and 3:17 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- 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
- $80–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Milwaukee is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee.
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