Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 9 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Milwaukee, WI on Thu, May 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 15 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
2h 25m Average duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Chicago, IL | 2h45 | 10:45 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Chicago, IL | 1h50 | 11:05 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Chicago, IL | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Chicago, IL | 1h25 | 10:45 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thursday, May 15 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Chicago, IL | 1h59 | 4:59 AM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Chicago, IL | 2h00 | 7:35 AM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Chicago, IL | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Chicago, IL | 1h35 | 3:50 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Chicago, IL | 1h55 | 4:10 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 06:35 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Find the best buses to Milwaukee, WI from Chicago, IL with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus from $20 (€16). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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