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How to get fromMilwaukee Airport (MKE) to New Orleansby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to New Orleans by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    5h 44m
    $598–2,483

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Airport Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    6h 30m
    $140–661

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    6h 1m
    $367–741

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 30m
    $153–300

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    23h 10m
    $318–643

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MKE - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 25m
    $202–852

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane MKE - BTR
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    $155–688

  8. Drive 1,006.7 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to New Orleanscar car 1,006.7 mi
    16h 28m
    $184–266

Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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