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Compare bus, train, and flight for Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 37m. 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 €39, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $75 (€59).
A bus is $117 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $167 (€131).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 bus, train, 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.
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