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How to get fromChicago to South Milwaukeeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to South Milwaukee by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train, line 15 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago to S10 & Monroebus bus 15
    2h 27m
    $30–60

  2. Drive 82.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to South Milwaukeecar car 82.3 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, line 15 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago to S10 & Monroebus bus 15
    2h 40m
    $16–31

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 15 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Kk & Mitchell to S10 & Monroebus bus
    3h 53m
    $608–1,012

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2h 45m
    $18–28

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 15 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Kk & Mitchell to S10 & Monroebus bus
    3h 29m
    $62–462

Chicago to South Milwaukee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to S10 & Monroe via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Water & Chicago in around 2h 40m.

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