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

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MKE - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $190–637

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    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 Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $126–676

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    31h 25m
    $198–392

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    42h 27m
    $578–1,256

  5. Drive 1,205.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Lakelandcar car 1,205.3 mi
    21h 48m
    $220–318

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MKE - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 58m
    $163–721

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $251–589

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 30m
    $209–610

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 45m
    $204–683

Milwaukee to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 31h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 42h 27m.

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