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How to get fromNew Orleans to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSY - MKE
    6h 24m
    $445–2,505

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 23m
    $134–560

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    21h 59m
    $331–670

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    24h 27m
    $221–329

  5. Drive 1,012.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Milwaukeecar car 1,012.2 mi
    16h 36m
    $185–267

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane GPT - MKE
    7h 28m
    $210–865

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $362–802

New Orleans to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.

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