There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
3h 51m$634–1,016Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
8h 16m$58–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
9h 41m$113–259Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Royal Oak364.1 mi
6h 19mDrive 364.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oakcar 364.1 mi
6h 19m$67–96Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 12m$133–183
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $600 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at Woodward & Hendrie via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Royal Oak is 271 miles. The road distance is 366.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Departure to Royal Oak Amtrak via S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 41m.
- 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
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Royal Oak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Royal Oak is 1h ahead of Milwaukee Airport (MKE). It is currently 2:06 PM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and 3:06 PM in Royal Oak.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Royal Oak.
There are 506+ hotels available in Royal Oak.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Royal Oak. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




