There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 19m$53–131Drive 232.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Western Michigan Universitycar 232.2 mi
4h 10m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 34m$45–74Bus, 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 Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 59m$89–317Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 53m$75–101
Milwaukee to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Western Michigan University is 225 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Western Michigan University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 3:10 PM in Milwaukee and 4:10 PM in Western Michigan University.
Milwaukee to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Western Michigan University is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Milwaukee to Western Michigan University.
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