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How to get fromPalo Alto to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SJC - MKE
    8h 5m
    $191–812

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $122–474

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $370–604

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2d 9h
    $640–1,473

  5. Drive  2,175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Milwaukeecar car 2,175.7 mi
    34h 22m
    $398–574

  6. 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 27m
    $148–323

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 9m
    $155–617

  8. 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 8m
    $211–486

Palo Alto to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,848.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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