How to travel from Austin to Milwaukee, United States of America

The distance between Austin and Milwaukee is around 1,205 miles (1,939km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Austin to Milwaukee by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Memphis TN then Chicago and then to Milwaukee.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $255
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Milwaukee.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
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Drive

Drive to Milwaukee.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Distance1,205 miles (1,939km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Milwaukee

There are several options for getting from Austin to Milwaukee by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $175 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.

The distance between Austin and Milwaukee is around 1,205 miles (1,939km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,035 miles (1,665km)

It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Austin and Milwaukee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Milwaukee is to drive which takes around 19h 55m and will set you back approx $120.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Milwaukee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Austin and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Austin to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Amtrak run train services between Austin and Milwaukee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Dallas/Fort Worth Dart East, Memphis TN, Chicago and Chicago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Flixbus USA, Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Austin and Milwaukee. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Milwaukee. We recommend that you take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Memphis TN then Chicago and then to Milwaukee. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

The closest major airport to Milwaukee is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (MKE) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Milwaukee. Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) (MSN) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and Milwaukee. The distance is around 1,205 miles (1,939km) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Milwaukee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Austin to Milwaukee

Compare travel optionsbetween Austin and Milwaukee

Transport options from Austin to Milwaukee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 2h
$255
once daily2,200km (1,367 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
$175
once daily2,098km (1,303 miles)
Drive
19h 55m
$120
on demand1,939km (1,205 miles)

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Airports near Milwaukee

The following major airports near Milwaukee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MKE
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Milwaukee
MSN
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72 miles (116km) from Milwaukee
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
73 miles (118km) from Milwaukee