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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAN - MKE
    4h 17m
    $87–475

  2. Drive  302.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Milwaukeecar car 302.7 mi
    5h 20m
    $56–80

  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 30m
    $158–268

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 30m

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

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4h 5m
    $64–278

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    11h 50m
    $76–125

Lansing to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest 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 Lansing to Milwaukee via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 30m.

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