There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Alma by car ferry, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Almacar
4h 39m$133–157Bus, fly, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Almataxi
5h 14m$118–361Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Almabus
9h 4m$167–278Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Almabus
9h 24mBus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Almabus
10h 42m
Milwaukee to Alma by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Alma is to car ferry and drive which costs $130 - $160 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Alma is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Alma. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Alma via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Alma is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Alma without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Milwaukee to Alma, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Alma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Alma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Alma is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 02:02 in Milwaukee and 03:02 in Alma.
There are seven+ hotels available in Alma.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Alma, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Alma via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Alma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Alma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Alma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- Lake Express
- Schedules at
- Lake Express Schedules
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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