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How to get fromSan Francisco to Wisconsinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Wisconsin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 27m
    $176–759

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 15m
    $92–385

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d 8h
    $625–1,456

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $416–784

  5. Drive 2,148 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Milwaukeecar car 2,148 mi
    33h 50m
    $392–567

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 8m
    $147–674

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 17m
    $182–820

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    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 OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    10h 16m
    $220–977

  9. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    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 train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    10h 36m
    $130–578

San Francisco to Wisconsin by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$625Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milwaukee via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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