There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 29m$25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S / ...
1h 59m$14–29Drive 87.9 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Chicago Loopcar 87.9 mi
1h 42m$17–24Fly, subway
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
2h 59m$54–457Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
2h 31m$40–46
Wisconsin to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $25 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Chicago Loop is 85 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $25 - $55.
The train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Wisconsin to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wisconsin to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Chicago Loop is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Wisconsin to Chicago Loop.
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