There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
3h 45m$117–145Drive 95.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Sycamorecar 95.9 mi
2h 8m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 9m$106–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 22m$44–66
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Sycamore is 138 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Sycamore bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Sycamore is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Sycamore, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Sycamore via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Elburn in around 4h 9m.
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
- $45–75
- 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
- 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 - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Sycamore bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Sycamore is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Milwaukee to Sycamore.
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