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

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MKE - BUR
    8h 25m
    $204–904

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $143–485

  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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 1m
    $1,247–1,972

  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
    2d 2h
    $404–648

  5. Drive  2,037.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Los Angelescar car 2,037.5 mi
    32h 25m
    $372–538

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 12m
    $145–414

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 47m
    $186–690

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 4m
    $241–929

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 11m
    $205–783

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $209–791

Milwaukee to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 1m.

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