There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Sparta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
2h 56m$90–156Drive 183.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Spartacar 183.3 mi
3h 1m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Sparta, WIbus Milwaukee
3h 35m$50–75Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, taxi
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Spartataxi
5h 21m$132–512Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
- 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 La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Spartataxi
4h 38m$143–401
Milwaukee to Sparta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Sparta is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Sparta is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $90 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and arriving at Sparta, WI. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Tomah Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Sparta is 173 miles. The road distance is 184.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sparta without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Milwaukee to Sparta, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Sparta bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Milwaukee to Sparta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sparta is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Sparta, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Tomah Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Sparta, WI once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Sparta, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Coulee Region Taxi
- Phone
- +1-608-881-2050
- Website
- crtaxi.com
Coulee Region Taxi
- Phone
- +1-608-881-2050
- Website
- crtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Sparta bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sparta, WI station.
Milwaukee to Sparta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tomah Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Sparta is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Milwaukee to Sparta.
There are 20+ hotels available in Sparta.







