There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
6h 25m$275–465Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Spokane 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane ORD - GEG
7h 30m$135–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain Empire Builder
44h 44m$550–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$386–625Drive 1,942.8 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Seattlecar 1,942.8 mi
31h 9m$355–513Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MKE - GEG
7h 49m$144–704Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
8h 2m$191–324Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport
- 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
9h 24m$213–346Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MDW - GEG
9h 46m$159–659
Milwaukee to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Washington is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $330 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $270 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44h 44m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Washington is 1721 miles. The road distance is 1954.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Washington without a car is to train which takes 44h 44m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Milwaukee to Washington, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $270 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 44h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Washington, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, 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 $550–1,300 and the journey takes 44h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- 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
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 6:49 PM in Milwaukee and 4:49 PM in Washington.
Milwaukee to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Washington is 1954 miles. It takes approximately 31h 9m to drive from Milwaukee to Washington.
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