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How to get fromMilwaukee to Elk Groveby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMKE - SMF
    8h 55m
    $288–1,312

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMDW - SMF
    9h 32m
    $233–878

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2d 1h
    $253–569

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $309–1,869

  5. Drive 2,072.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Elk Grovecar2,072.3 mi
    32h 20m
    $379–547

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    8h 58m
    $311–430

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Elk Grove via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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