There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Whitewater by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Drumlin Hall - University of Wisconsin Whitewaterbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
3h 59m$74–102Drive 97 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Whitewatercar 97 mi
2h 8m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus Van Galder
4h 15m$25–48Train, bus via Whitewater Depot Lot A
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Whitewater Depot Lot Abus Milwaukee
4h 19m$62–89
Chicago to Whitewater by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Whitewater is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Whitewater is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Whitewater. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Whitewater Depot Lot A via Janesville, WI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Whitewater is 137 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Whitewater without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chicago to Whitewater, including transfers.
Chicago to Whitewater bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Whitewater bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Whitewater is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Chicago to Whitewater.
There are 33+ hotels available in Whitewater.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Whitewater, WI, USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Drumlin Hall - University of Wisconsin Whitewater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Whitewater Depot Lot A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
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