There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Albert Lea by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus Lta 234
7h 53m$86–146Drive 327.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Albert Leacar 327.1 mi
5h 22m$60–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
9h 25m$124–242Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus
5h 38m$640–1,057Train, bus via Owatonna
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Albert Leabus
9h 40m$139–264Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester, shuttle
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (RST)plane MKE - RST
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MN
7h 2m$91–498Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MN
6h 19m$97–367Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus
6h 15m$106–360Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus
7h 38m$130–597
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Albert Lea via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Albert Lea is 344 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Milwaukee to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Albert Lea is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Milwaukee to Albert Lea.
There are 13+ hotels available in Albert Lea.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Albert Lea via Rochester and Albert Lea in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from St. Paul to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Owatonna to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Mason City to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $20–29
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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