There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (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 Capital Region International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LAN - MKE
4h 3m$90–475Drive 306.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Milwaukeecar 306.9 mi
5h 27m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 47m$159–250Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
7h 8mFly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 8m$73–289Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
4h 54m$963–1,085Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus It 45 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
11h 37m$82–132
Michigan State University to Milwaukee by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Milwaukee is 183 miles. The road distance is 308.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Milwaukee via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 10:32 PM in Michigan State University and 9:32 PM in Milwaukee.
Michigan State University to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Milwaukee is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Michigan State University to Milwaukee.
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