There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MKE - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
7h 20m$227–1,067Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
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 Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ORD - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Tuscaloosacar
7h 17m$132–491Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain
- Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
22h 19m$240–528Bus
- 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 Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
23h 40m$143–252Drive 758 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosacar 758 mi
14h 27m$139–200Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International 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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ORD - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
6h 56m$193–756Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MDW - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
7h 16m$222–971Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MKE - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
8h 41m$535–1,155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain
29h 7m$337–768
Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Tuscaloosa is 726 miles. The road distance is 762.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 19m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 29h 7m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 29h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa is 762 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa.
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