There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
1h 43m$625–1,006Drive 68.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plainescar 68.6 mi
1h 13m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 50m$39–46Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
4h 7m$35–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Des Plaines68.6 mi
1h 13m
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Airport and arriving at Center St & Algonquin Rd via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Des Plaines is 71 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $600 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 2h 50m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures hourly. Tickets cost $35–39 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- 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
- coachusa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Des Plaines.
There are 339+ hotels available in Des Plaines.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Des Plaines. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.