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How to get fromOakland to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OAK - MKE
    7h 54m
    $178–759

  2. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 23m
    $119–337

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $379–609

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,367–2,102

  5. Drive  2,144.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Milwaukeecar car 2,144.5 mi
    33h 38m
    $392–566

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SFO - MKE
    8h 25m
    $244–566

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $145–308

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 44m
    $162–636

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 11m
    $228–503

Oakland to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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