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How to get fromFairfax to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    4h 25m
    $157–909

  2. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    5h 18m
    $127–714

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    21h 55m
    $458–729

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    22h 12m
    $139–223

  5. Drive  763.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Milwaukeecar car 763.8 mi
    13h 58m
    $140–202

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 27m
    $140–632

Fairfax to Milwaukee by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Milwaukee via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 55m.

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