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Milwaukee to Water Tower Place buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Milwaukee and Water Tower Place takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place. 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 49m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 157 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
  2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Harrison to Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearsonbus bus 125 / ...
2h 16m
$16–25

Milwaukee to Water Tower Place bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Milwaukee and Water Tower Place. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Water Tower Place at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 43m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 43m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 43m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 43m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Water Tower Place via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson in around 2h 16m.

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