There are 4 ways to get from California to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SAN - MKE
5h 52m$336–1,508Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2d 2h$214–479Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
45h 52m$220–1,483Drive 2,034.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukee2,034.7 mi
32h 20m$372–537
California to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $210 - $480 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from California to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $330 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 52m.
The distance between California and Milwaukee is 1756 miles. The road distance is 2046.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 45h 52m and costs $220 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from California to Milwaukee, including transfers.
California to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $330 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $1,500 and takes 45h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 10:55 PM in California and 12:55 AM in Milwaukee.
California to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Milwaukee is 2047 miles. It takes approximately 32h 20m to drive from California to Milwaukee.
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