There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 8m$602–1,002Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
7h 20m$55–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 9m$115–257Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Milwaukee-MKE362.7 mi
6h 14mDrive 362.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE)car 362.7 mi
6h 14m$67–96
Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $600 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Detroit and Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 260 miles. The road distance is 364.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE), including transfers.
Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 20m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Milwaukee Airport (MKE), 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 Mitchell Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- 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
- $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
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Milwaukee-MKE
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 12:43 AM in Detroit and 11:43 PM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
Book your Detroit to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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