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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 5m
    $48–110

  2. Drive 221.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Milwaukeecar car 221.5 mi
    3h 53m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 40m
    $55–87

  4. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4h 52m
    $61–265

  5. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 50m
    $54–76

  6. Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    6h 12m
    $353–817

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train train
    3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    5h 51m
    $118–817

Champaign to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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