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Compare bus, train, and flight for Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $312.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $312 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL costing on average $28 (€23).
A bus is $286 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL costing on average $312 (€252).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL
Trains from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Germantown, WI and Chicago, IL from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Germantown, WI to Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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