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

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

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    5h 43m
    $442–2,502

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

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    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 Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ORD - SHV
    7h 1m
    $113–431

  3. Bus

    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 New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h
    $154–305

  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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    22h 11m
    $328–705

  5. Drive 1,012.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to New Orleanscar car 1,012.3 mi
    16h 35m
    $185–267

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    5h 12m
    $368–741

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MKE - LFT
    6h 25m
    $163–715

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 31m
    $153–713

Milwaukee to Louisiana by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 912.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Louisiana, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h.

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