There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Elburn by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
3h 43m$36–67Drive 98.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Elburncar 98.2 mi
2h 12m$18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 22m$22–36Bus, line 801 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus 801
5h 56m$46–57
Milwaukee to Elburn by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Elburn is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Elburn is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Elburn station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Geneva Metra Station via Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Elburn. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Elburn is 130 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Milwaukee to Elburn, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Elburn bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elburn is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 801 bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Elburn via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva in around 5h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Elburn bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Elburn is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Milwaukee to Elburn.
There are 40+ hotels available in Elburn.









