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Trip Overview

The average bus between Milwaukee and Northern Illinois University takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Northern Illinois University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Milwaukee to Northern Illinois University bus times

Buses run twice daily between Milwaukee and Northern Illinois University. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 9:00 AM which arrives into Northern Illinois University at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Northern Illinois University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Northern Illinois University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 4h 25m.

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