There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
9h 27m$59–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 52m$96–223Drive 380.4 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Sterling Heightscar 380.4 mi
6h 38m$70–101Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
5h 46m$708–1,108Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 5 bus, line 510 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 Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
7h 31m$174–747Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
7h 40m$163–523Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
8h 1m$113–648
Milwaukee to Sterling Heights by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights is to fly and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $700 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Larned & Shelby and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Sterling Heights is 397 miles. The road distance is 382.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights without a car is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Woodward & Grand Boulevard, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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 Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Sterling Heights is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:29 AM in Milwaukee and 1:29 AM in Sterling Heights.
Milwaukee to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Sterling Heights is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Milwaukee to Sterling Heights.
There are 308+ hotels available in Sterling Heights.





