The average bus between Chicago and Milwaukee takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Milwaukee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Chicago and Milwaukee. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Milwaukee at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Milwaukee station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Chicago to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Book your Chicago to Milwaukee bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Chicago and Milwaukee is 131.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.