There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Milwaukee by train, bus, subway, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 29 min
$28 - $60
Cheapest option
Bus • 2 h 20 min
$11 - $35
3 alternative options
Subway, bus • 2 h 51 min
$23 - $40
Drive • 1 h 35 min
$9 - $14
Fly • 3 h
$115 - $378
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1 h 35 min.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Milwaukee is to train which costs $28 - $60 and takes 1 h 29 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago, Il and arriving at Milwaukee, Wi. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 29 min.
The distance between Chicago and Milwaukee is 82 miles. The road distance is 92.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 1 h 29 min and costs $28 - $60.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station takes 1 h 29 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chicago to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago, Il station.
Chicago to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1 h 29 min and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 2 h 20 min, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $380 and takes 3 h.
- Distance: 82.1 miles
- Duration: 1 h 29 min
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28 - $60 and the journey takes 1 h 29 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15 - $35 and the journey takes 2 h 20 min. Megabus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $490
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $220
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Jackson-Blue to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- transitchicago.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago, Il to Milwaukee, Wi
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $15 - $23
- Flexible
- $28 - $35
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $21
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- 201-225-7500
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago, IL - O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee Airport is the direct flight which takes 47 min.
Chicago to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee, Wi station.
Chicago to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Milwaukee is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1 h 35 min to drive from Chicago to Milwaukee.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee Airport.
Book your Chicago to Milwaukee train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Chicago to Milwaukee bus tickets online with Greyhound.
There are 123+ hotels available in Milwaukee. Prices start at $75 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $2 - $5.