There are 5 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
1h 37m$22–40Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee87.5 mi
1h 41m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150
1h 54m$20–50Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)ORD - MKE
3h 31m$236–608Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportFlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Baggage Claim to Water & WellsGre
2h 27m$23–32
The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Milwaukee is 86 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $40.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 1h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- ridemcts.com
Bus from Airport Baggage Claim to Water & Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
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More Questions & Answers
The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Milwaukee.
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