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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 an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €19 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.
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.
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.
7:15 AM 1h20 Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:15 AM 1h20 Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM 1h20 Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 AM 2h00 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 8:35 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
9:00 AM 1h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 10:35 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:00 AM 1h55 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 10:55 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 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, Infobus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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