There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORF - MKE
6h 21m$138–633Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 46m$94–375Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
25h 45m$155–250Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
28h 24m$261–674Drive 944.4 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Milwaukeecar 944.4 mi
17h$173–249Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
7h 15m$117–485Bus via Philadelphia (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
30h$186–292
Virginia Beach to Milwaukee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 25h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Norfolk, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Milwaukee is 777 miles. The road distance is 949.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 25h 45m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 28h 24m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 3:12 AM in Virginia Beach and 2:12 AM in Milwaukee.
Virginia Beach to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Milwaukee is 950 miles. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Virginia Beach to Milwaukee.
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