How to travel from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee is around 1,258 miles (2,024km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Milwaukee (MKE).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Delta

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Milwaukee.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance1,439 miles (2,316km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $320 and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee is around 1,258 miles (2,024km).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Salt Lake City and Milwaukee by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $320 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Milwaukee (MKE). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 100 S @ 379 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver, Bloomington Normal Il and Terminal 2 O'Hare Intl Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Greyhound USA, Burlington Trailways, Peoria Charter Coach Company and Wisconsin Coach Lines run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Milwaukee (MKE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Milwaukee (MKE). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City and Milwaukee. The distance is around 1,439 miles (2,316km) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around $385.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Milwaukee

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
$385
every 20 mins2,024km (1,258 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 40m
$320
every 4 hours2,155km (1,339 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
$330
once daily2,857km (1,775 miles)
Drive
22hrs
$140
on demand2,316km (1,439 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