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Compare train and bus for Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $712.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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$137 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $712 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Compare the available ways to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $137.
A bus is $635 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $712.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$54. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI
How to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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12:35 AM 9h00 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
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12:35 AM 9h00 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AA6263 · AA62416:00 AM 3h07 Flint 8:07 AM General Mitchell International Airport $402 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus12:35 AM 11h00 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 10:35 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $103 1 One-way 1 transfer - +FlixBus
9:20 AM 10h05 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 6:25 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $120 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
9:20 AM 8h40 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 5:00 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $121 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AA39804:54 PM 4h04 Detroit Wayne County Airport 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport $164 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA4993+AA3977
1:35 PM 6h01 Detroit Wayne County Airport 6:36 PM General Mitchell International Airport $164 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA4987 · AA6273
5:36 PM 3h22 Flint 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport $402 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $137.
A bus is $635 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $712.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ann Arbor, MI and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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