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

The distance between Baltimore and Milwaukee is around 656 miles (1,056km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Baltimore to Milwaukee by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Milwaukee (MKE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180

1 similiar route

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago and then to Milwaukee.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Milwaukee.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance790 miles (1,271km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Milwaukee

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $155 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Baltimore and Milwaukee is around 656 miles (1,056km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642 miles (1,033km)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Baltimore and Milwaukee by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Milwaukee is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Milwaukee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, Rockville Red Line Center Platform and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and Milwaukee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20hrs, 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 Baltimore and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago and Chicago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 35m.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Baltimore and Milwaukee. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baltimore and Milwaukee. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and arrive at Milwaukee (MKE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Baltimore and Milwaukee with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Baltimore and Milwaukee. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into Milwaukee (MKE). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into Milwaukee (MKE).

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 Baltimore and Milwaukee. The distance is around 790 miles (1,271km) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Milwaukee is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $255.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Milwaukee

Transport options from Baltimore to Milwaukee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
$255
hourly1,056km (656 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
$230
every 4 hours1,149km (714 miles)
Train + 1 similar
20hrs
$180
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 2h
$155
3 times a week1,669km (1,037 miles)
Bus
20h 35m
$160
once daily1,397km (868 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
$78
on demand1,271km (790 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