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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    1h 38m
    $27–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    1h 45m
    $14–28

  3. Drive 87.9 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Milwaukeecar car 87.9 mi
    1h 43m
    $16–24

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    3h 32m
    $606–1,008

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    3h 28m
    $32–53

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    3h 19m
    $60–458

Downtown Chicago to Milwaukee by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Milwaukee, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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