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How to get fromMilwaukee to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    6h 32m
    $315–465

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    7h 43m
    $125–423

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    44h 44m
    $1,100–1,800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $437–656

  5. Drive  1,942.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Seattlecar car 1,942.8 mi
    31h 9m
    $355–513

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MKE - GEG
    8h 15m
    $134–654

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    8h 8m
    $181–324

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 44m
    $216–349

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    9h 22m
    $207–785

Milwaukee to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,710.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Washington, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 44h 44m.

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