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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MKE - LFT
    6h 29m
    $163–715

  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 Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORD - LFT
    7h 43m
    $149–514

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    23h 25m
    $183–345

  4. 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 35m
    $372–806

  5. Drive 1,042.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Lafayettecar car 1,042.4 mi
    17h 32m
    $191–275

  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 Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MDW - LFT
    8h 14m
    $163–677

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    25h 44m
    $198–385

Milwaukee to Lafayette by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lafayette via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 23h 25m.

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