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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI
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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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€25 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI
Travel to Milwaukee, WI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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