There are 6 ways to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SDF - MKE
3h 46m$92–542Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 8m$60–326Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 26m$80–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Milwaukee387.9 mi
6h 52mDrive 387.9 mi
- Drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukeecar 387.9 mi
6h 52m$71–103Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
11h 27m$65–132
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Louisville International Airport and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via W Jefferson @ S 6th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) and Milwaukee is 357 miles. The road distance is 390.1 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 27m.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Louisville Airport (SDF). It is currently 3:32 PM in Louisville Airport (SDF) and 2:32 PM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Louisville Airport (SDF), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville International Airport to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Milwaukee.
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