There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lorain by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, 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
4h 55m$152–682Drive 406.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Loraincar 406.2 mi
6h 59m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 13m$127–270Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
9h 16m$80–143Bus 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 41m$458–921Train 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 5m$163–638Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
12h 31m$110–172
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lorain is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lorain is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $450 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lorain. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lorain station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Lorain is 362 miles. The road distance is 408.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lorain without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Milwaukee to Lorain, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lorain is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lorain, 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 Lorain via Chicago Union Station and Elyria Station in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- 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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lorain is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 8:31 AM in Milwaukee and 9:31 AM in Lorain.
Milwaukee to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lorain is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Milwaukee to Lorain.
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