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How to get fromDetroit to Waukeshaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Waukesha by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, line 1 bus

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus bus
    5h 16m
    $617–1,024

  2. Drive 375.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Waukeshacar car 375.8 mi
    6h 44m
    $69–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 18m
    $131–264

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 24m
    $73–119

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus bus
    6h 47m
    $117–635

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 34m
    $177–757

Detroit to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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