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

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There are 6 ways to get from Elk Grove to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SMF - MKE
    8h 33m
    $198–746

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 4m
    $151–360

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $498–742

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,278–2,114

  5. Drive  2,072.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elk Grove to Milwaukeecar car 2,072.4 mi
    32h 29m
    $379–547

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 42m
    $202–673

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,808.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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