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How to get fromCalifornia to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    5h 58m
    $316–1,308

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 29m
    $123–440

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    45h 52m
    $703–1,442

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $334–627

  5. Drive 2,037.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukeecar car 2,037.1 mi
    32h 25m
    $372–537

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    $235–639

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 5m
    $131–460

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 58m
    $165–680

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $146–582

California to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.

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