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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAX - MKE
    6h 6m
    $186–775

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    $119–403

  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 / ...
    47h 32m
    $734–1,573

  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 3h
    $346–674

  5. Drive 2,051 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Milwaukeecar car 2,051 mi
    32h 50m
    $375–541

  6. Fly 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 Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 15m
    $166–657

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Milwaukee via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 47h 32m.

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