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How to get fromChicago to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    1h 29m
    $11–65
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0150
    1h 59m
    $28–60
  3. Drive 88.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Milwaukeecar88.4 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–24
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeORD - MKE
    3h 10m
    $174–619

Chicago to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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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 $11–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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