There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Hartford by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MKE - BDL
6h 9m$123–656Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
cheapest- 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
5h 49m$119–475Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
23h 20m$269–615Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
23h 38m$160–282Drive 978.5 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Hartfordcar 978.5 mi
16h 32m$179–258Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
6h 11m$139–662Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MKE - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
7h 17m$675–1,952Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MKE - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 23m$182–860Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
29h 15m$177–333
Milwaukee to Hartford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Hartford is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Hartford is to bus and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Hartford via Chicago Bus Station, 8 Av/W 31 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Hartford is 804 miles. The road distance is 984.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 23h 20m and costs $260 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Milwaukee to Hartford, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Hartford is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 23h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 38m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield in around 23h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
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 Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- 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 New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hartford is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 9:21 PM in Milwaukee and 10:21 PM in Hartford.
Milwaukee to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Hartford is 984 miles. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Milwaukee to Hartford.
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