There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Woodward & Baltimore to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
4h 21m$706–1,107Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
9h 17m$50–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 35m$108–232Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 16m$103–148Drive 366.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit Station to Milwaukeecar 366.6 mi
6h 21m$67–97
Detroit Station to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee is to bus and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $700 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Detroit Station and Milwaukee is 270 miles. The road distance is 368.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Detroit Station to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit Station to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit Station to Milwaukee is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Detroit Station, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Detroit to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 16m.
- 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 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Woodward & Baltimore to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Woodward & Baltimore to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Station to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Detroit Station. It is currently 3:04 PM in Detroit Station and 2:04 PM in Milwaukee.
Detroit Station to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Station to Milwaukee is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Detroit Station to Milwaukee.
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