There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane MKE - TPA
5h 13m$654–1,104Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
7h$130–460Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
28h$178–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
43h 16m$503–1,150Drive 1,211 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Tampacar 1,211 mi
21h 36m$221–320Bus 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 Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
6h 46m$190–473
Milwaukee to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa is to train and fly which costs $130 - $460 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Tampa via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 16m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Tampa is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1218.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 28h and costs $170 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Milwaukee to Tampa, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $650 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 28h, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 43h 16m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Tampa Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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 Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Tampa is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 11:52 AM in Milwaukee and 12:52 PM in Tampa.
Milwaukee to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Tampa is 1218 miles. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Milwaukee to Tampa.
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