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

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There are 11 ways to get from Milwaukee to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MKE - LGA
    4h 46m
    $135–760

  2. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MKE - EWR
    5h 4m
    $107–474

  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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    23h 12m
    $550–925

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    23h 56m
    $167–272

  5. Drive  882.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Columbia Universitycar car 882.2 mi
    14h 52m
    $151–218

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MKE - JFK
    5h 2m
    $619–874

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    6h 10m
    $161–519

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    6h 36m
    $262–735

  9. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSN - LGA
    6h 52m
    $135–650

  10. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MKE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $407–1,459

  11. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0420
    26h 38m
    $193–296

Milwaukee to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Columbia University via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 23h 12m.

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