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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PWM - MKE
    4h 51m
    $157–723

  2. Fly 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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    $127–513

  3. 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
    27h 15m
    $205–370

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    27h 46m
    $378–803

  5. Drive 1,124.2 mi

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

Portland to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 15m.

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