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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    9h 24m
    $188–505

  2. Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 46m
    $155–565

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    45h 55m
    $615–1,325

  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
    $355–681

  5. Drive 1,989.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Waukeshacar car 1,989.9 mi
    32h 17m
    $364–525

  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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    9h 43m
    $218–408

  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 Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 58m
    $208–836

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    10h 35m
    $164–575

Portland to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,747.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Waukesha, 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 $600–1,400 and the journey takes 44h 12m.

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