There are 6 ways to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
4h 21m$84–195Drive 227.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukeecar 227.6 mi
4h 4m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 16m$86–167Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Champaign-CMI to Milwaukee227.6 mi
4h 4mFly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CMI - MKE
4h 44m$62–401Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3h 44m$43–247
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Champaign Airport (CMI) and Milwaukee is 229 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign station.
Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Champaign Airport (CMI), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee via Champaign-Urbana and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Champaign-CMI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Champaign Airport (CMI) to Milwaukee.
There are 256+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Champaign Airport (CMI) and Milwaukee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.