There are 6 ways to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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 La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 28m$72–144Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Onalaska to Milwaukeecar 206.6 mi
3h 24m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
4h 52m$70–97Fly La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
5h 14m$79–456Fly La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3h 58m$55–271Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
5h 39m$654–1,076
La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Onalaska to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and arriving at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Onalaska station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Onalaska and Milwaukee is 200 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Onalaska to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse station.
Onalaska to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Milwaukee is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $460 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Onalaska, WI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Onalaska to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Onalaska to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Onalaska to Milwaukee is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Onalaska to Milwaukee.
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