There are 7 ways to get from Waukesha to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MKE - CLE
6h 29m$108–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
12h 4m$56–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
11h 8m$119–268Drive 438.5 mi
- Drive from Waukesha to Clevelandcar 438.5 mi
7h 45m$80–116Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
6h 30m$408–853Line 1 bus, bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
7h 43m$117–579Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
14h 51m$95–146
Waukesha to Cleveland by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Cleveland is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Cleveland via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Waukesha and Cleveland is 367 miles. The road distance is 441 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Waukesha to Cleveland, including transfers.
Waukesha to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Waukesha to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 11h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Cleveland Amtrak via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Waukesha to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Waukesha. It is currently 12:09 AM in Waukesha and 1:09 AM in Cleveland.
Waukesha to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Cleveland is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Waukesha to Cleveland.
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