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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PWM - MKE
    4h 59m
    $148–733

  2. Fly Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 28m
    $94–422

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    28h 27m
    $661–1,075

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    31h 13m
    $215–357

  5. Drive  1,124.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Milwaukeecar car 1,124.2 mi
    20h 58m
    $206–297

  6. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    6h 14m
    $677–1,934

Portland to Milwaukee by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Milwaukee via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 27m.

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