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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    7h 12m
    $443–2,523

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

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    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
    6h 40m
    $164–716

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

  4. 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 20m
    $165–328

  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
    6h 21m
    $361–744

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MKE - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 53m
    $200–836

  8. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSN - MSY
    9h 32m
    $166–779

Milwaukee to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 11m.

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