4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 51m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI costing on average $104 (€86).
A bus is $412 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI costing on average $485 (€399).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Flight takes on average 8h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI
How to get from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
3:40 PM14h10Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+3:40 PM14h10Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 338 Hiawatha Service · 354 Wolverine3:00 PM8h10Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI12:10 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 334 Hiawatha Service · 352 Wolverine11:00 AM8h40Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI8:40 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$851One-way1 transfer
- 332 Hiawatha Service · 352 Wolverine8:05 AM11h35Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI8:40 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$911One-way1 transfer
- · 8:35 PM9h15Milwaukee, Intermodal Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+9:20 AM12h35Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI10:55 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+9:00 AM12h55Milwaukee, Intermodal Station10:55 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$621One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI
Travel to Detroit, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI.
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI costing on average $104 (€86).
A bus is $412 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI costing on average $485 (€399).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Flight takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milwaukee, WI and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from General Mitchell International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Milwaukee, Intermodal Station and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI and arrive in Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Milwaukee, WI to Detroit, MI: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
