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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    6h 21m
    $190–765

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 20m
    $161–592

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    45h 55m
    $703–1,503

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $369–732

  5. Drive 2,000.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Milwaukeecar car 2,000.8 mi
    32h 30m
    $366–528

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $205–319

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    9h 3m
    $210–832

  8. Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane PDX - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    9h 43m
    $278–1,062

Portland Airport (PDX) to Milwaukee by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,719.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 44h 12m.

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