There are 5 ways to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 510 bus, line 5 bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Take the bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Centerbus
- Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
5h 39m$709–1,109Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
10h 18m$58–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 17m$101–224Drive 379.3 mi
- Drive from Sterling Heights to Milwaukeecar 379.3 mi
6h 41m$70–100Line 510 bus, line 5 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Centerbus
- Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
7h 45m$150–732
Sterling Heights to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee is to line 510 bus and line 5 bus and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $700 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Van Dyke & 17 Mile and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Sterling Heights and Milwaukee is 289 miles. The road distance is 381.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Sterling Heights to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Sterling Heights to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Sterling Heights, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from 15 Mile & Mound NE to Milwaukee via Oakland Mall, Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sterling Heights to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Sterling Heights. It is currently 4:26 AM in Sterling Heights and 3:26 AM in Milwaukee.
Sterling Heights to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling Heights to Milwaukee is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee.
There are 316+ hotels available in Milwaukee.





