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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MKE - SNA
    7h 25m
    $282–1,152

  2. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    8h 45m
    $261–1,062

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 15m
    $735–1,566

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus
    2d 4h
    $380–735

  5. Drive 2,036.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Lake Forestcar car 2,036.9 mi
    32h 26m
    $372–537

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 24m
    $268–511

Milwaukee to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Irvine via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 15m.

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