There are 5 ways to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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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 41m$609–1,009Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
10h 24m$66–106Train (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$126–254Drive 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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
8h 1m$186–756
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 $65 - $110 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling Heights to Milwaukee is to line 510 bus and line 5 bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $600 - $1,100.
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, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
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 $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 24m.
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 $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- 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
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
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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 1:38 PM in Sterling Heights and 12:38 PM 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.
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