There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway
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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 50m$24–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S / ...
2h 9m$15–31Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Cloud Gatecar 88.6 mi
1h 43m$17–24Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
3h 22m$39–357Train via Michigan & Randolph (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 53m$27–55Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Washington-Bluesubway Blue Line
2h 43m$40–46Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
3h 10m$49–447
Milwaukee to Cloud Gate by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Cloud Gate. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Randolph & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Cloud Gate is 86 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $24 - $55.
The train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Milwaukee to Cloud Gate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Cloud Gate train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 2h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $360 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Cloud Gate, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Washington-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Cloud Gate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Cloud Gate train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Cloud Gate is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Milwaukee to Cloud Gate.
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