There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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 Nashville (BNA)plane MKE - BNA
3h 25m$567–1,087Drive 540.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Franklincar 540.2 mi
10h 35m$99–143Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
12h 53m$138–212Train, bus via Carbondale
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
13h 17m$181–349Bus 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 Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
4h 44m$203–356Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
5h 24m$163–609Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
14h 29m$141–226
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Franklin is 507 miles. The road distance is 543.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Milwaukee to Franklin, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 53m.
Milwaukee to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Franklin is 543 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Milwaukee to Franklin.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Franklin via Chicago Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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 Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- 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
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 Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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