There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3h 56m$954–1,066Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 40m$60–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 35m$199–312Drive 369 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station)car 369 mi
6h 22m$64–92Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 55m$148–779
Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $950 - $1,100.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station). 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 and Milwaukee (Station) is 268 miles. The road distance is 371.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station), including transfers.
Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $950 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 7h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Milwaukee (Station), WI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee (Station) is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:04 PM in Detroit and 5:04 PM in Milwaukee (Station).
Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Milwaukee (Station) is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Detroit to Milwaukee (Station).
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