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

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

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane JST - MKE
    8h 12m
    $124–596

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    $73–325

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    16h 4m
    $216–455

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $107–210

  5. Drive 631.6 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Milwaukeecar car 631.6 mi
    11h 22m
    $116–167

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SCE - MKE
    7h 42m
    $112–569

  7. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 36m
    $85–352

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 56m
    $160–269

Altoona to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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