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Flights from Milwaukee to Lexington
There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 45m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 45m
Milwaukee to Lexington at a glance
Fastest journey2h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Milwaukee to Lexington
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
MKE Chicago (ORD) LEX
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat05:15 MKE05:53 ORD1h 07m connection07:00 ORD09:00 LEXSkyWest
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MKE Detroit (DTW) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri09:45 MKE11:32 DTW8h 43m connection20:15 DTW21:14 LEXDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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
- 627 km389 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hLexington vs Milwaukee
- Currency in Lexington
- USD
- Airports
- MKE → LEX
Flights from Milwaukee to Lexington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Milwaukee to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. 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 Milwaukee to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 627 km.
Where do you change planes between Milwaukee and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Milwaukee and Lexington?
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.





