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How to get fromIrvine to MilwaukeeBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SNA - MKE
    6h 1m
    $286–1,209

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 42m
    $188–608

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    46h 39m
    $630–1,359

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $361–713

  5. Drive 2,036.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Milwaukeecar car 2,036.8 mi
    32h 27m
    $372–537

Irvine to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Milwaukee via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 39m.

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