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How to get fromEastern Illinois University to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Eastern Illinois University to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 9m
    $119–239

  2. Drive 275.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eastern Illinois University to Milwaukeecar car 275.6 mi
    4h 45m
    $51–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 11m
    $113–216

  4. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Illinois University to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4h 38m
    $167–394

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Illinois University to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 1m
    $176–415

  6. Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Illinois University to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    5h 47m
    $589–990

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    7h 20m
    $691–1,164

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 277.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Eastern Illinois University, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eastern Illinois University to Milwaukee via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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