There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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 from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MKE - ATL
3h 47m$505–1,105Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MDW - ATL
5h 33m$106–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
18h 24m$131–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain
36h$331–819Drive 757.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Atlantacar 757.6 mi
14h 10m$139–200Bus 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ORD - ATL
4h 59m$141–424Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MSN - ATL
6h 2m$155–795Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
18h 40m$113–202
Milwaukee to Atlanta by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.
The distance between Milwaukee and Atlanta is 690 miles. The road distance is 762.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 24m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 36h, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 36h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 11:00 PM in Milwaukee and 12:00 AM in Atlanta.
Milwaukee to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Atlanta is 762 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Milwaukee to Atlanta.
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