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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 59m
    $150–452

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    10h 33m
    $112–467

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d
    $625–1,662

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $360–580

  5. Drive  2,052.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Milwaukeecar car 2,052.7 mi
    32h 44m
    $375–542

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 32m
    $149–616

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 44m
    $129–377

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    11h 27m
    $184–769

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    13h 59m
    $205–442

Santa Monica to Wisconsin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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