There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
2h 36m$437–1,077Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
21h 9m$118–242Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 40m$261–566Drive 778.1 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukeecar 778.1 mi
13h 40m$142–206Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 44m$173–868
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Milwaukee via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Milwaukee is 644 miles. The road distance is 782.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 21h 9m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 21h 9m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 40m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Reagan Washington Airport (DCA). It is currently 4:37 AM in Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and 3:37 AM in Milwaukee.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee is 783 miles. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Milwaukee.
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