There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
1h 29m$46–343Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
1h 30m$13–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Chicago Loop83.3 mi
1h 33mDrive 83.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loopcar 83.3 mi
1h 33m$16–22Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
1h 51m$619–979Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
2h 11m$38–43
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $13 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 1h 29m and costs $45 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Chicago Loop is 93 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $23. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 1h 51m.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
FlixBus-us operates a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Chicago Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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