There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane MKE - BTR
8h 18m$143–840Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane ORD - BTR
10h 3m$116–448Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
24h 25m$140–385Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
24h 31m$169–364Drive 988.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Baton Rougecar 988.1 mi
16h 41m$181–261Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MKE - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 44m$178–864Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MKE - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 48m$190–908Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 22m$138–416Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 54m$127–531
Milwaukee to Baton Rouge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 16h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Baton Rouge is 899 miles. The road distance is 993.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $140 - $390.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 24h 25m.
Milwaukee to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Baton Rouge is 994 miles. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Milwaukee to Baton Rouge.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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