There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
1h 29m$22–40Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee87.8 mi
1h 42m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
1h 55m$20–60Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)ORD - MKE
3h 12m$206–608
Chicago Loop to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $40.
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 55m.
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.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Milwaukee is 85 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $40.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chicago Loop to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 1h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago Loop to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Milwaukee is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chicago Loop to Milwaukee.
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