The average bus between Milwaukee and Chicago takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Chicago. 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 Milwaukee and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
Milwaukee to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Milwaukee to Chicago bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Milwaukee and Chicago is 131.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.