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How to get fromVancouver to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    8h 23m
    $189–809

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 22m
    $158–624

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    43h 48m
    $650–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $365–728

  5. Drive 2,008.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Milwaukeecar car 2,008.3 mi
    32h 37m
    $367–530

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $210–334

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    8h 56m
    $358–552

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    11h 5m
    $210–881

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane PDX - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    11h 44m
    $278–1,153

Vancouver to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,735.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 48m.

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