Milwaukee to Metro Chicago Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Milwaukee and Metro Chicago takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Metro Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: $22
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 151 bus

best

Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Sheridan & Byronbus 151

2h 46m

$17–26

Milwaukee to Metro Chicago bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Milwaukee and Metro Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Metro Chicago at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:50 AM → 3:12 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 10:29 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 10:59 PM
2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:25 AM → 6:02 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:25 AM → 5:54 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:56 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:12 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:56 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:12 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:56 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 10:29 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:56 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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