There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 45m$58–95Drive 97.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Brookfieldcar 97.2 mi
1h 53m$18–26Bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from N5 & Clybourn to Mayfair & Macy'sbus 31
2h 50m$27–45Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
3h 9m$652–1,065Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MDW - MKE
2h 46m$108–515
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Brookfield is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Brookfield is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $55 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Mayfair & Macy's via N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Brookfield is 97 miles. The road distance is 97.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Brookfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Chicago to Brookfield, including transfers.
Chicago to Brookfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Brookfield is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Brookfield, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Brookfield via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, N5 & Clybourn, and Mayfair & Macy's in around 2h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- ridemcts.com
Bus from N5 & Clybourn to Mayfair & Macy's
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemcts.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Brookfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Brookfield is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Chicago to Brookfield.
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