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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Waukesha by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUR - MKE
    9h 6m
    $222–881

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    9h 49m
    $173–498

  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 35m
    $752–1,539

  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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $409–759

  5. Drive 2,021.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Waukeshacar car 2,021.7 mi
    32h 10m
    $369–533

  6. 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
    10h 15m
    $244–903

  7. 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
    10h 34m
    $173–750

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    10h 31m
    $182–696

Los Angeles to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$752Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 47h 35m.

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