There are 7 ways to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PLN - MKE
4h 31m$146–544Drive 405.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to Milwaukeecar 405.9 mi
7h 33m$75–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
12h 14m$138–272Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
12h 35m$138–223Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 40m$117–349Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
13h 41m$128–252Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
13h 59m$85–163
Pellston (PLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey, MI and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Petoskey and Milwaukee is 266 miles. The road distance is 408.3 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 14m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Petoskey to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey, MI station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 12h 35m.
Petoskey to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Petoskey. It is currently 8:11 AM in Petoskey and 7:11 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Petoskey, MI, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Milwaukee is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Petoskey to Milwaukee.
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