There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MKE - BDL
7h 7m$136–764Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
cheapest- 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
6h 49m$127–513Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 48m$241–599Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
26h 20m$173–277Drive 986.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Springfieldcar 986.6 mi
17h 3m$181–261Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MKE - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
7h 46m$685–1,971Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
7h 26m$137–716Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MKE - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
9h 7m$178–878Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, 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 Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus
9h 1m$154–665Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MKE - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
9h 14m$605–1,470
Milwaukee to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Springfield is to bus which costs $170 - $280 and takes 26h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Springfield is 810 miles. The road distance is 992.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Milwaukee to Springfield, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Springfield is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 21h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 26h 20m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- 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
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 10:40 AM in Milwaukee and 11:40 AM in Springfield.
Milwaukee to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Springfield is 992 miles. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Milwaukee to Springfield.
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