There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MKE - MSY
7h 9m$553–2,505Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
22h 10m$153–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
22h 11m$263–600Drive 1,012.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to New Orleanscar 1,012.3 mi
16h 35m$185–267Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
6h 22m$369–744Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
6h 40m$159–761Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane MKE - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h 48m$196–863Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MSN - MSY
9h 8m$173–845
Milwaukee to New Orleans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans is to bus which costs $150 - $320 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans is to bus and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $360 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Milwaukee and New Orleans is 930 miles. The road distance is 1018.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans, including transfers.
Milwaukee to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $550 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 22h 10m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 11m.
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) 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 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to New Orleans is 1018 miles. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
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