There are 11 ways to get from Modesto to Milwaukee by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or subway
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Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Station
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SJC - MKE
11h 26m$250–1,124Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Station
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SJC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
12h 43m$141–546Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2d 4h$186–517Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
2d 8h$270–495Drive 2,113.8 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Milwaukee2,113.8 mi
34h 3m$386–558Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OAK - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
10h 47m$171–706Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SCK - MKE
8h 35m$263–1,138Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SFO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
11h 44m$171–508Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SMF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
11h 32m$184–454Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SMF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
11h 29m$214–874Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Station
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SJC - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
12h 29m$201–816
Modesto to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Milwaukee is to bus and BART and fly and train which costs $170 - $550 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Milwaukee is to bus and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Modesto and Milwaukee is 1941 miles. The road distance is 2126.2 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $180 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Modesto to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Modesto to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 2h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 5:35 AM in Modesto and 7:35 AM in Milwaukee.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Milwaukee is 2126 miles. It takes approximately 34h 3m to drive from Modesto to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–260
- 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
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $2–15
- Titanium
- $3–15
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