There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
4h 13m$437–1,109Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
5h 18m$117–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 55m$203–494Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
23h 5m$127–207Drive 763.8 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Milwaukeecar 763.8 mi
13h 58m$140–202Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 6m$148–881
Fairfax to Milwaukee by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 23h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Milwaukee via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Fairfax and Milwaukee is 660 miles. The road distance is 768.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 21h 55m and costs $200 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Fairfax to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $500 and takes 21h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 23h 5m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Fairfax. It is currently 1:33 AM in Fairfax and 12:33 AM in Milwaukee.
Fairfax to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Milwaukee is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Fairfax to Milwaukee.
There are 314+ hotels available in Milwaukee.