There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Waukesha by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park & Ridebus FlixBus 2548
2h 55mDrive 95.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Waukeshacar 95.3 mi
2h 4m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
3h 12m$41–74Fly, line 1 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus
4h 51m$618–1,027
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waukesha is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waukesha is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Waukesha is 108 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waukesha without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Chicago to Waukesha, including transfers.
Chicago to Waukesha bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waukesha is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park & Ride twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- 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
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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 262-524-3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/departments/transit.php
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Waukesha bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Goerke's Corners Park & Ride station.
Chicago to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waukesha is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chicago to Waukesha.
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