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How to get fromMilwaukee to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MKE - ALB
    6h 15m
    $166–856

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    5h 55m
    $152–645

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 52m
    $287–606

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    23h 40m
    $179–310

  5. Drive 897.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Albanycar car 897.9 mi
    15h 45m
    $164–237

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    6h 12m
    $176–818

Milwaukee to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 52m.

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