There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SNA - MKE
6h 11m$259–1,138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
46h 39m$527–1,259Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2d 6h$365–707Drive 2,034.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Milwaukeecar 2,034.5 mi
32h 30m$372–537
Irvine to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 32h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Milwaukee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 39m.
The distance between Irvine and Milwaukee is 1751 miles. The road distance is 2046.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 46h 39m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Irvine to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Irvine to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 46h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Milwaukee is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 2:03 AM in Irvine and 4:03 AM in Milwaukee.
Irvine to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Milwaukee is 2046 miles. It takes approximately 32h 30m to drive from Irvine to Milwaukee.
There are 285+ hotels available in Milwaukee.