There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MKE - CLE
5h 2m$95–617Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
9h 30m$43–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
8h 34m$107–249Drive 431.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Clevelandcar 431.3 mi
7h 23m$79–114Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
4h 45m$401–844Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
5h 9m$105–560Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
12h 16m$83–127
Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $400 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Cleveland via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Cleveland is 349 miles. The road distance is 433.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland, including transfers.
Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 8h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, WI, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. It is currently 5:27 AM in Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and 6:27 AM in Cleveland.
Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Cleveland.
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