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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m 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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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.
- FlixBus9:00 AM1h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:35 AMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 329 Hiawatha Service6:10 AM1h13Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:23 AMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 331 Hiawatha Service8:25 AM1h13Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:38 AMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 331 Hiawatha Service8:25 AM1h29Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:54 AMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI$301One-way0 transfers
- 1333 Borealis11:10 AM1h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:25 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$421One-way0 transfers
- 329 Hiawatha Service6:10 AM1h29Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:39 AMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM1h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:50 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM1h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:55 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM2h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:10 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$251One-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 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).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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