Cheap train tickets from Milwaukee to Birmingham

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Milwaukee to Birmingham. Travelling by train from Milwaukee to Birmingham usually takes 1 day, 21 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 1 day, 21 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance
660 mi (1063 km)
Fastest train
45h 35m
Lowest price
£320.98
Trains per day
1
Most frequent service
Amtrak
Train lines
1

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Milwaukee to Birmingham Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by coach or train from Milwaukee to Birmingham?

There are usually 3 daily coach trips from Milwaukee to Birmingham.

Train
Coach
Avg. Price£320.98Avg. Price£106.31Cheaper
Daily Trips1Daily Trips3
Duration45h 40mDuration19h 29mFaster
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Price trends for trains from Milwaukee to Birmingham

Average train ticket prices from Milwaukee to Birmingham by travel date

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Average train ticket prices from Milwaukee to Birmingham by month

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Prices as travel date approaches

£325£260£195£130£65

Which train should you take from Milwaukee to Birmingham?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Milwaukee to Birmingham. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak145h 40m£320.98

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Milwaukee to Birmingham

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Birmingham to Milwaukee. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Milwaukee to Birmingham for £74.

Trains per day

1

Direct trains

0

The distance between Milwaukee and Birmingham is approximately 660 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 21 hours and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 day, 21 hours and 35 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

660

Distance (km)

1063

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Milwaukee at 15:00 and arrives in Birmingham around 45 hours later.

First train

3:00pm

Last train

3:10pm

Trains from Milwaukee to Birmingham are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Tuesday

Least crowded

Tuesday

City Information

Milwaukee

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Nestling on the banks of the great Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has some of the most scenic views around, making it every photographer’s perfect destination. Boasting 85 miles of scenic waterfront bike lanes, Milwaukee is the perfect spot to ride a bike and enjoy the sunset together with your friends. It is also the home of the Harley Davidson Museum, a vast waterfront gallery that offers 11 permanent exhibitions. The museum features not only bikes but also special items such as a whole engine room, making it a must-visit spot for bike enthusiasts. If you are not interested in bikes, the Basilica of St. Josaphat, which is modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, offers many wondrous shots.

Milwaukee’s famous German bratwursts are a must-try for all visitors, and the best place to enjoy this dish is Usinger’s. Other similar establishments include Mader’s and Milwaukee Public Market. For authentic American eats, Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-In offers amazing sloppy-joe burgers.

The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the city’s main transport hub. Visitors can catch both coaches and trains at this location. The city is served by two airports. The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on the southern edge of the city handles commercial flights, while the Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport in the northwest handles private flights.

Birmingham

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Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.

Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.

Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.

The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.

Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travellers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of coach and train routes to and from Birmingham.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Milwaukee?

Main departure station: Airport - 5601 S 6th St

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The Milwaukee Airport Rail Station is located on the western edge of the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The station serves as a rail link for the airport and also as a more accessible transport link for residents living in the south of Milwaukee compared to the central Intermodal Station. Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service is the only train that operates at the station and runs northwards to downtown Milwaukee and southwards to Chicago Union Station, where passengers can change for travel across the entire Midwest region. The airport station also has a shuttle service to the airport terminal.

All train stations in Milwaukee:

  • Airport - 5601 S 6th St
  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

Where is the train station in Birmingham?

Main arrival station: Intermodal Facility

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Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity coaches, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes all within the same station. Birmingham is a stop on Amtrak's Crescent Line, which runs from New York to New Orleans. The station has an onsite cafe, plus amenities like toilets, seating, and vending machines.

Train stations in Birmingham:

  • Intermodal Facility

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