What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Zion?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Zion is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Zion?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Zion is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Zion?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Zion. However, there are services departing from Water & Chicago - Circle K and arriving at 27th St & Bethel Blvd via 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Milwaukee and Zion?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Zion. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Zion via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Zion?

The distance between Milwaukee and Zion is 47 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Zion without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Zion without a car is to bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Zion?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Zion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Zion bus from?

Milwaukee to Zion bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Water & Chicago - Circle K station.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Zion train from?

Milwaukee to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train or bus from Milwaukee to Zion?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Zion is to bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Milwaukee to Zion bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Zion bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where does the Milwaukee to Zion train arrive?

Milwaukee to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Zion?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Zion is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Milwaukee to Zion.

Where can I stay near Zion?

There are 79+ hotels available in Zion.

Milwaukee to Zion - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Zion by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
best
1. Take the bus from Michigan and Lincoln Memorial to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 27m
$20–22
Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Zioncar 47.8 mi
54 min
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N
4h 3m
$25–47
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Milwaukee to Ziontaxi 47.8 mi
54 min
$120–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
2h 32m
$38–129

Milwaukee to Zion by bus and train

45Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.9 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Zion, IL, USA?

Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Michigan and Lincoln Memorial to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–22 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Zion via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 4h 3m.

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