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How to get fromMilwaukee to Austinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    4h 34m
    $183–904

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    6h 5m
    $139–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago / ...
    25h 10m
    $218–469

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    31h 26m
    $407–856

  5. Drive 1,195 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Austincar car 1,195 mi
    19h 44m
    $219–315

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    6h 21m
    $173–816

Milwaukee to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration31h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Republic Square Station via Dallas, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 25h 10m.

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