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How to get fromMilwaukee to Portlandby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Portland

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MKE - PWM
    5h 33m
    $142–712

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    5h 19m
    $133–511

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    26h 46m
    $379–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    26h 51m
    $205–371

  5. Drive 1,124.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Portlandcar car 1,124.3 mi
    20h 55m
    $206–297

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MDW - PWM
    5h 36m
    $153–663

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MKE - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    6h 28m
    $674–3,342

Milwaukee to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland (PWM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Portland, ME via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 26h 51m.

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