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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento 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
    7h 21m
    $175–756

  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
    7h 49m
    $107–419

  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
    $398–609

  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 4h
    $1,329–2,045

  5. Drive  2,064.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Milwaukeecar car 2,064.5 mi
    32h 15m
    $377–545

  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
    8h 26m
    $159–583

  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
    10h 22m
    $183–795

Sacramento to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d.

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