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

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

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    6h 24m
    $668–1,123

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $179–475

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    29h 57m
    $206–329

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    42h 49m
    $489–1,072

  5. Drive  1,203 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Milwaukeecar car 1,203 mi
    21h 43m
    $220–318

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCO - MKE
    6h 42m
    $428–1,134

Lakeland to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 42h 49m.

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