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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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI
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.
7:10 AM1h20Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL8:30 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:10 AM1h20Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL8:30 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 331 Hiawatha Service8:25 AM1h13Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:38 AMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 341 Hiawatha Service8:05 PM1h13Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:18 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$341One-way0 transfers
- 339 Hiawatha Service5:08 PM1h19Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:27 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$341One-way0 transfers
- 341 Hiawatha Service8:05 PM1h29Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:34 PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI$341One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 AM1h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:30 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM1h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:45 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM2h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:05 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$291One-way0 transfers
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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 train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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