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Flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 26m door to door (110 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 26m
CLEMKEORD

Cleveland to Milwaukee at a glance

Fastest journey2h 26mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from Cleveland to Milwaukee

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CLE Chicago (ORD) MKE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon12:30 CLE12:44 ORD0h 46m connection13:30 ORD13:56 MKESkyWest
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 26m
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CLE Detroit (DTW) MKE
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat10:30 CLE11:04 DTW1h 26m connection12:30 DTW12:26 MKESkyWest
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 56m
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CLE St Louis (STL) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 CLE07:33 STL0h 57m connection08:30 STL09:29 MKESouthwest Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 14m
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CLE Nashville (BNA) MKE
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon13:45 CLE13:59 BNA0h 46m connection14:45 BNA16:00 MKESouthwest Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 15m
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CLE Baltimore (BWI) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun12:30 CLE13:32 BWI0h 58m connection14:30 BWI15:14 MKESouthwest Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 44m
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CLE Minneapolis (MSP) MKE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:45 CLE11:33 MSP1h 27m connection13:00 MSP13:59 MKEDelta Air Lines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
539 km335 miles
Journey time
2h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hMilwaukee vs Cleveland
Currency in Milwaukee
USD
Airports
CLE → MKE

Flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Detroit and St Louis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cleveland to Milwaukee?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 539 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Milwaukee?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), St Louis (STL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Milwaukee?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cleveland.

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