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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $673.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $673 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Compare the available ways to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $128.
A bus is $604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $673.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 8h 25m versus 5h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
How to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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11:15 PM 10h20 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:15 PM 10h20 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- UA5451 · UA3519
6:20 PM 3h30 Detroit Wayne County Airport 8:50 PM General Mitchell International Airport $582 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus11:15 PM 12h20 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 10:35 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $85 1 One-way 1 transfer - +FlixBus
8:20 AM 11h05 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 6:25 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI $135 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
8:20 AM 9h40 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 5:00 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station $137 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- AA4990+AA4103
10:22 AM 5h02 Detroit Wayne County Airport 2:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport $164 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA3977+AA4993
1:35 PM 6h01 Detroit Wayne County Airport 6:36 PM General Mitchell International Airport $164 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $128.
A bus is $604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $673.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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