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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Milwaukee by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 32m
    $216–950

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h
    $120–411

  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
    $208–620

  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
    $174–421

  5. Drive 2,034.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukeecar car 2,034.8 mi
    32h 28m
    $372–537

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 50m
    $145–558

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 40m
    $196–848

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 56m
    $156–653

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 59m
    $136–601

  10. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    10h 13m
    $165–699

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    11h 21m
    $160–604

California to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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