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How to get fromMilwaukee to Rochester Hillsby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rochester Hills by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit, bus, line 494 bus

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Rochester & Barclay Nearsidebus bus
    5h 40m
    $707–1,108

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 35m
    $60–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    9h 48m
    $99–221

  4. Drive  379 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Rochester Hillscar car 379 mi
    6h 39m
    $70–100

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi

    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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochester Hillstaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $183–451

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, line 494 bus

    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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Rochester & Barclay Nearsidebus bus
    7h 23m
    $173–697

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, line 494 bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    4. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Rochester & Barclay Nearsidebus bus
    7h 35m
    $162–523

  8. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Detroit, bus, line 494 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSN - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Rochester & Barclay Nearsidebus bus
    7h 56m
    $117–648

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 7m
    $117–168

Milwaukee to Rochester Hills by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rochester Hills, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Rochester & Eddington Boulevard via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 9h 48m.

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