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California to Milwaukee trains

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Trip Overview

The train between California and Milwaukee takes 45h 25m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from California to Milwaukee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45h 25m
Duration
2,312 mi
Distance
$1,508
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

California to Milwaukee train times

Trains run 5 times a week between California and Milwaukee. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Milwaukee at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak45h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak45h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak45h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak45h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak45h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Milwaukee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,311.8 mi
  • Duration: 45h 25m

What companies run services between California, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.

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