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

The distance between Denver and Milwaukee is around 1,045 miles (1,681km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 20m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
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Bus

Take the bus to Bloomington Normal Il then Terminal 2 O'Hare Intl Airport and then to Milwaukee WI - Amtrak.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $245
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Drive

Drive to Milwaukee.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Distance1,045 miles (1,681km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Milwaukee

There are several options for getting from Denver to Milwaukee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $165 and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Denver and Milwaukee is around 1,045 miles (1,681km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 912 miles (1,467km)

It takes around 20h 10m to get from Denver and Milwaukee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Milwaukee is to drive which takes around 16h 20m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Milwaukee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Denver and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Denver 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 20h 10m.

Amtrak run train services between Denver and Milwaukee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 10m, 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 Denver and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bloomington Normal Il and Terminal 2 O'Hare Intl Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Burlington Trailways, Peoria Charter Coach Company and Wisconsin Coach Lines run regular bus services between Denver and Milwaukee. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denver to Milwaukee. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Milwaukee. instead which will take 20h 10m.

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 Denver and Milwaukee. The distance is around 1,045 miles (1,681km) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Milwaukee is to take the train which takes, on average, 20h 10m and will usually cost around $165.

How do I get from Denver to Milwaukee

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Milwaukee

Transport options from Denver to Milwaukee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
20h 10m
$165
once daily1,796km (1,116 miles)
Bus
24h 45m
$245
once daily1,976km (1,228 miles)
Drive
16h 20m
$105
on demand1,681km (1,045 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