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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAX - MKE
    7h 46m
    $161–716

  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 Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 48m
    $129–544

  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 / ...
    45h 52m
    $565–1,318

  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 2h
    $356–562

  5. Drive  2,037.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukeecar car 2,037.1 mi
    32h 26m
    $372–537

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUR - MKE
    7h 49m
    $160–712

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    8h 41m
    $173–723

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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
    8h 6m
    $142–398

  9. 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 Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 46m
    $170–668

Los Angeles to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.

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