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Compare train and bus for Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $24 (€20) 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM1h35Milwaukee, Intermodal Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 PM1h35Milwaukee, Intermodal Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 342 Hiawatha Service7:45 PM1h19Airport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI9:04 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 342 Hiawatha Service7:35 PM1h29Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI9:04 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$311One-way0 transfers
- 338 Hiawatha Service3:10 PM1h19Airport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI4:29 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$351One-way0 transfers
- 332 Hiawatha Service8:15 AM1h29Airport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI9:44 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$351One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM1h45Milwaukee, Intermodal Station9:40 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 PM1h55Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 PM2h15Milwaukee, Intermodal Station5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$251One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Milwaukee, Intermodal Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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