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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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $423 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $499 (€404).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
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.
4:15 AM10h25Detroit, MI2:40 PMMilwaukee, WI$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:15 AM10h25Detroit, MI2:40 PMMilwaukee, WI$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:20 PM8h25Detroit, MI4:45 AMMilwaukee, WI$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:15 AM12h20Detroit, MI3:35 PMMilwaukee, WI$1011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $423 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $499 (€404).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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