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How to get fromMilwaukee to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MKE - SCE
    6h 51m
    $93–557

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    5h 53m
    $89–346

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    15h 31m
    $337–602

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    17h 54m
    $115–188

  5. Drive  654.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to State Collegecar car 654.9 mi
    11h 8m
    $120–173

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $116–381

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 28m
    $114–408

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 24m
    $334–572

  9. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 30m
    $136–257

Milwaukee to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to State College via Chicago Bus Station and State College in around 17h 54m.

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