There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
4h 23m$437–1,109Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
5h 26m$117–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 58m$226–506Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
22h 10m$118–218Drive 761.3 mi
- Drive from Reston to Milwaukeecar 761.3 mi
13h 45m$139–201Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 53m$195–928
Reston to Milwaukee by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Water & Wells via Chicago Bus Station and Airport Baggage Claim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Milwaukee via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Reston and Milwaukee is 666 miles. The road distance is 765.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 21h 58m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Reston to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Reston to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reston to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 21h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 22h 10m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Milwaukee via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
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
- $160–900
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
- $210–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Reston. It is currently 3:19 PM in Reston and 2:19 PM in Milwaukee.
Reston to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Milwaukee is 766 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Reston to Milwaukee.
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