There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Fresno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MKE - FAT
8h 36m$163–753Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
2d 5h$595–1,432Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 7h$378–622Drive 2,108.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Fresnocar 2,108.6 mi
35h 34m$385–556Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ORD - FAT
8h 28m$239–462Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MSN - FAT
11h 6m$193–843Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MDW - FAT
10h 42m$174–755Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 10h$600–1,497
Milwaukee to Fresno by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Fresno is to bus and fly which costs $230 - $470 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Fresno is to bus and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Milwaukee and Fresno is 1755 miles. The road distance is 2120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Fresno without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Milwaukee to Fresno, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Fresno is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h.
Milwaukee to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fresno is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 5:41 PM in Milwaukee and 3:41 PM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Fresno Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Fresno is 2121 miles. It takes approximately 35h 34m to drive from Milwaukee to Fresno.
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