How to travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI

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Compare bus and train 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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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$30

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$28

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2h 14m

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2h 24m

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1h 54m

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from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI

How to get from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM1h35
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    10:35 AMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak329 Hiawatha Service
    6:10 AM1h13
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    7:23 AMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak331 Hiawatha Service
    8:25 AM1h13
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:38 AMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak331 Hiawatha Service
    8:25 AM1h29
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:54 AMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak1333 Borealis
    11:10 AM1h15
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    12:25 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak329 Hiawatha Service
    6:10 AM1h29
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    7:39 AMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM1h50
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    1:50 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM1h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    10:55 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM2h10
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    2:10 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
    $251One-way
    0 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI:
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Glenview, IL, Bensenville, IL, Green Bay, WI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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