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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Wisconsin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    5h 52m
    $156–708

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    8h 51m
    $110–478

  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
    $596–1,314

  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
    $354–562

  5. Drive  2,037.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukeecar car 2,037.1 mi
    32h 26m
    $372–537

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 11m
    $181–522

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 32m
    $157–462

  8. 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 OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    8h 48m
    $130–566

California to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between California, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.

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