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Trip Overview

The average bus between Milwaukee and Metro Chicago takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Metro 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.

2h 59m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 151 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
  2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Sheridan & Byronbus bus 151
2h 46m
$16–25

Milwaukee to Metro Chicago bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Milwaukee and Metro Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Metro Chicago at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 14m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 19m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 3m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 29m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 7m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 7m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 14m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 19m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 14m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 19m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 14m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Metro Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Metro Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Metro Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Metro Chicago via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Sheridan & Byron in around 2h 46m.

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