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How to get fromSpringfield to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak) or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    5h 43m
    $49–304

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0150
    7h 10m
    $57–142

  3. Drive 271.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Milwaukeecar271.2 mi
    4h 48m
    $50–72

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSPI - MKE
    5h 26m
    $102–570

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
    10h 23m

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSTL - MKE
    5h 23m
    $274–510

Springfield to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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