There are 5 ways to get from West Salem to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 37m$87–162Drive 197.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Salem to Milwaukeecar 197.8 mi
3h 14m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 9m$81–112Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
5h 22m$96–466Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 6m$71–301
La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Salem to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from West Salem to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from West Salem to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from West Salem station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between West Salem and Milwaukee is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Salem to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from West Salem to Milwaukee, including transfers.
West Salem to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
West Salem to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Salem to Milwaukee is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between West Salem, WI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
West Salem to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
West Salem to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Salem to Milwaukee is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from West Salem to Milwaukee.
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