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Milwaukee to Downtown Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Downtown 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 33m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Milwaukee to Downtown Chicago train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 9:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 37m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 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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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 39m • 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 39m • 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 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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 Milwaukee to Downtown 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 Milwaukee to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Downtown 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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