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

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

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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
    7h 34m
    $206–856

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

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    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 8m
    $126–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland 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
    $353–700

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2d 8h
    $792–1,691

  5. Drive 2,179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Milwaukeecar car 2,179.3 mi
    34h 18m
    $398–575

  6. 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
    8h 38m
    $164–670

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    $148–328

Santa Clara to Milwaukee by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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