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Trip Overview

The average train between Downtown Milwaukee and Chicago takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Downtown Milwaukee to 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.

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

Downtown Milwaukee to Chicago train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Downtown Milwaukee and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Milwaukee is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:04 PM. 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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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 29m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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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 29m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Milwaukee to Chicago? 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 Milwaukee to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

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

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