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How to get fromMilwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downtown Chicagoby bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downtown Chicago by bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    1h 55m
    $12–21

  2. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Downtown Chicagorideshare rideshare 83.2 mi
    1h 33m

  3. Drive 83.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downtown Chicagocar car 83.2 mi
    1h 33m
    $16–22

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    2h 7m
    $626–956

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 22m
    $38–43

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    1h 41m
    $47–359

Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Downtown Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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