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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MRY - MKE
    9h 58m
    $188–809

  2. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    10h 1m
    $148–484

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2d 11h
    $1,407–2,270

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 12h

  5. Drive  2,236.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Milwaukeecar car 2,236.2 mi
    35h 13m
    $409–590

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SJC - MKE
    9h 30m
    $215–811

  7. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    10h 43m
    $238–374

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    10h 35m
    $209–688

Salinas to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Milwaukee via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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