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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MKE - HOU
    6h 37m
    $124–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    25h 53m
    $262–294

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    26h 54m

  4. Drive  1,161.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Houstoncar car 1,161.1 mi
    19h 39m
    $212–307

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MKE - IAH
    5h 41m
    $144–706

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    6h 47m
    $170–365

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    6h 56m
    $161–679

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    32h 29m
    $747–1,182

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

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Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,021.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Downtown Houston via Dallas, Samuell @ Cinnabar - W - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 25h 53m.

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