There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Waukesha by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane RDU - MKE
7h 24m$138–674Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
28h 17m$167–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
28h 40m$390–785Drive 883.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Waukeshacar 883.3 mi
15h 59m$162–233Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane RDU - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
7h 41m$158–736Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
8h 17m$218–858Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CLT - MKE
9h 30m$197–842Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
8h 40m$198–390
Raleigh to Waukesha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Waukesha is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Waukesha is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
The distance between Raleigh and Waukesha is 731 miles. The road distance is 888.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Waukesha without a car is to bus which takes 28h 17m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Raleigh to Waukesha, including transfers.
Raleigh to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Waukesha is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 28h 17m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 28h 40m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 28h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Waukesha is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 2:58 PM in Raleigh and 1:58 PM in Waukesha.
Raleigh to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Waukesha is 888 miles. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Raleigh to Waukesha.
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