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

The distance between Milwaukee and Boston is around 1,083 miles (1,743km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milwaukee to Boston 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 Indianapolis then New York and then to Boston South Buses.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $225
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Train

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

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,083 miles (1,743km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milwaukee and Boston

There are several options for getting from Milwaukee to Boston by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $155 and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Milwaukee and Boston is around 1,083 miles (1,743km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 856 miles (1,378km)

It takes around 20h 55m to get from Milwaukee and Boston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milwaukee to Boston is to drive which takes around 18h 10m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Milwaukee and Boston, 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 Milwaukee and Boston. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milwaukee to Boston. 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 23h 30m.

Amtrak run train services between Milwaukee and Boston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23h 30m, 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 Milwaukee and Boston. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milwaukee to Boston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis, Lafayette Rd 3750 N and New York. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

Flixbus USA, Indiana Travel Express and Lucky Star Bus run regular bus services between Milwaukee and Boston. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milwaukee to Boston. We recommend that you take the bus to Indianapolis then New York and then to Boston South Buses. instead which will take 20h 55m.

The closest major airport to Boston is Logan International Airport (BOS) (BOS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Boston. Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (ORH) and Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (MHT) 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 Milwaukee and Boston. The distance is around 1,083 miles (1,743km) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milwaukee to Boston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 55m and will usually cost around $225.

How do I get from Milwaukee to Boston

Compare travel optionsbetween Milwaukee and Boston

Transport options from Milwaukee to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
20h 55m
$225
3 times a week1,947km (1,210 miles)
Train
23h 30m
$155
once daily1,769km (1,099 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
$105
on demand1,743km (1,083 miles)

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Airports near Boston

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

BOS
Logan International Airport (BOS)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (3km) from Boston
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42 miles (68km) from Boston
MHT
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44 miles (70km) from Boston