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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAN - MKE
    4h 4m
    $174–1,127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus 8000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 46m
    $46–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    7h 29m
    $64–156

  4. Drive 306.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Milwaukeecar car 306.6 mi
    5h 25m
    $56–81

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    4h 49m
    $323–585

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 8m
    $78–124

East Lansing to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Milwaukee via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.

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