What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs $22 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

The distance between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee is 86 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Milwaukee bus from?

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Milwaukee train from?

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $65 and takes 1h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Milwaukee bus arrive?

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Milwaukee train arrive?

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.

Can I drive from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Milwaukee is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

Book your Chicago, IL to Milwaukee train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee?

Book your Chicago, IL to Milwaukee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milwaukee?

There are 278+ hotels available in Milwaukee.

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 38m
$22–40
Drive 87.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Milwaukeecar 87.9 mi
1h 42m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
1h 45m
$19–65
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
3h 27m
$276–608

Chicago, IL to Milwaukee by foot and train (Amtrak)

48Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–65 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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