Madison to Milwaukee by train
Milwaukee lies 122 km (75 mi) east of Madison, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 148 km (92 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madison | Milwaukee | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 280,305 | 563,531 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Madison Milwaukee Road depot | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station, Everett Street Depot, Lake Front Depot |
| Postal codes | 53701–53794 | 53201–53295 |
Where to book trains from Madison to Milwaukee
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Staying in Milwaukee
Our booking partner lists 230 places to stay in Milwaukee. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (60), and 2 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 43,364 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Milwaukee from Madison?
122 km (75 mi) in a straight line, east of Madison; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madison to Milwaukee by train?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madison and Milwaukee?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Milwaukee?
Our booking partner lists 230 places to stay in Milwaukee, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.