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Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Downtown Chicago and Milwaukee takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 31m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Downtown Chicago and Milwaukee. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Milwaukee at 12:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee? 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 Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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