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How to get fromSanta Monica to Wisconsinby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Wisconsin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeLAX - MSN
    7h 1m
    $175–757

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
    9h 33m
    $116–495

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2d
    $214–1,542

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    2d 4h
    $217–502

  5. Drive 2,050.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Milwaukeecar2,050.5 mi
    32h 38m
    $375–541

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeLAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    9h 2m

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
    9h 42m

Santa Monica to Wisconsin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Milwaukee via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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