There are 5 ways to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PHX - MKE
5h 50m$247–1,107Bus, train via Flagstaff
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
40h 20m$206–1,399Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
40h 15m$372–772Drive 1,729.7 mi
- Drive from Scottsdale to Milwaukeecar 1,729.7 mi
30h 36m$316–456Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2d 9h$239–1,187
Scottsdale to Milwaukee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 30h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Scottsdale to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & 87th St and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, Dallas Jefferson and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.
The distance between Scottsdale and Milwaukee is 1485 miles. The road distance is 1739.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 40h 15m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Scottsdale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Scottsdale to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 40h 15m.
Scottsdale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Milwaukee is 1h ahead of Scottsdale. It is currently 2:57 PM in Scottsdale and 3:57 PM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 87th St to Water & Chicago - Circle K via McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 40h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $100–230
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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