There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Saint Paul by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
5h 30m$80–110Drive 327.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Saint Paulcar 327.2 mi
5h 20m$60–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
5h 52m$80–210Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
3h 23m$604–1,005Bus via Stadium Village Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
8h 34m$89–122Bus 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
5h 2m$270–794Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
5h 18m$74–425Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ATW - MSP
5h 36m$88–426Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
5h 33m$101–551
Milwaukee to Saint Paul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $600 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station station and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Saint Paul is 331 miles. The road distance is 329.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $110.
The bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Milwaukee to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Saint Paul is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–210 and the journey takes 5h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Milwaukee to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Saint Paul is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Milwaukee to Saint Paul.
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