There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
2h 28m$628–969Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
7h 5m$55–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Detroit364.3 mi
6h 12mDrive 364.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroitcar 364.3 mi
6h 12m$67–96
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $600 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Detroit is 261 miles. The road distance is 366.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Milwaukee Airport (MKE). It is currently 5:28 AM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and 6:28 AM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Detroit.
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