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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Waukeshaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waukesha by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    5h 55m
    $478–876

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    6h 42m
    $149–1,280

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    24h 24m
    $165–248

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    31h 22m
    $296–668

  5. Drive  852.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Waukeshacar car 852.9 mi
    14h 30m
    $156–225

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    6h 56m
    $585–867

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PHL - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 29m
    $178–887

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    8h 3m
    $168–329

Philadelphia to Waukesha by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 24h 24m.

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