There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 57m$148–290Drive 379.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Lake Orioncar 379.5 mi
6h 48m$70–100Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Brown @ Auburn Milebus 462
9h 51m$89–135Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
6h 4m$741–1,156Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 17m$175–246Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- 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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Lake Oriontaxi
4h 58m$168–431Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- 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 Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
7h 49m$207–795Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
7h 59m$197–572Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
8h 20m$137–677
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 58m and costs $160 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lake Orion. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Brown @ Auburn Mile via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lake Orion station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Lake Orion is 402 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Lake Orion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Lake Orion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lake Orion is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lake Orion, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Lake Orion via Chicago Union Station and Pontiac Amtrak Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lake Orion via Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Griswold, and Brown @ Auburn Mile in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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 Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Lake Orion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Lake Orion is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:16 PM in Milwaukee and 1:16 PM in Lake Orion.
Milwaukee to Lake Orion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lake Orion is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Milwaukee to Lake Orion.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lake Orion.





