There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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- 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 StationGreyhound US0150
1h 45m$20–50Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)ORD - MKE
3h 12m$236–608Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from E Gorham at N Blair to University at East Campus
3h 39m$56–389
Chicago Loop to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin 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 45m.
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 Wisconsin is 85 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 1h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Wisconsin, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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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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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 608-266-4466
- mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com
- Website
- cityofmadison.com
Bus from E Gorham at N Blair to University at East Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago Loop to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Wisconsin is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chicago Loop to Wisconsin.
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