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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SMF - MKE
    6h 1m
    $215–863

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 44m
    $137–416

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station 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 2h
    $338–662

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d 5h
    $729–1,663

  5. Drive 2,067.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Milwaukeecar car 2,067.9 mi
    32h 25m
    $378–546

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 20m
    $177–656

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    8h 58m
    $250–962

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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