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

The distance between Milwaukee and Philadelphia is around 850 miles (1,367km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milwaukee to Philadelphia 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 then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $220

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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago then Baltimore Downtown and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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car
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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance850 miles (1,367km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milwaukee and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Milwaukee to Philadelphia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $84.

The distance between Milwaukee and Philadelphia is around 850 miles (1,367km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693 miles (1,115km)

It takes around 20h 20m to get from Milwaukee and Philadelphia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milwaukee to Philadelphia is to drive which takes around 14hrs and will set you back approx $84.

The cheapest way to travel between Milwaukee and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 20m, 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 Philadelphia. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milwaukee to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Chicago and Baltimore Downtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Megabus, Greyhound USA and Peter Pan Bus Lines run regular bus services between Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 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 Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia. instead which will take 20h 20m.

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) 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 Philadelphia. The distance is around 850 miles (1,367km) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milwaukee to Philadelphia is to take the train which takes, on average, 20h 20m and will usually cost around $220.

How do I get from Milwaukee to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Milwaukee and Philadelphia

Transport options from Milwaukee to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
20h 20m
$220
once daily1,586km (986 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 3h
$165
3 times a week1,820km (1,131 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
$160
once daily1,596km (992 miles)
Drive
14hrs
$84
on demand1,367km (850 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

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

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia