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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    6h 16m
    $386–466

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 11m
    $179–290

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    46h 4m
    $1,122–1,833

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 6h
    $447–688

  5. Drive  1,956.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Milwaukeecar car 1,956.3 mi
    31h 25m
    $346–500

Tacoma to Milwaukee by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Milwaukee via King Street Station and Seattle in around 46h 4m.

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