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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 43m
    $72–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    7h 5m
    $39–75

  3. Drive 271.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Milwaukeecar car 271.2 mi
    4h 50m
    $50–72

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SPI - MKE
    5h 44m
    $92–570

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 8m
    $106–142

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3h 54m
    $58–277

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    5h 22m
    $152–912

Springfield to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest 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 5m.

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