There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Kenosha to Wilmettetrain Up-N
3h 6m$12–21Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wilmettetrain Up-N
4h 4m$35–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Wilmette67.9 mi
1h 16mDrive 67.9 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmettecar 67.9 mi
1h 16m$13–18Bus, line 290 bus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 290
3h 39m$43–50
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Airport and arriving at Central Street & Lawndale via Cumberland CTA Station and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Wilmette via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Wilmette is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 290 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport Departure to Wilmette via S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mitchell Airport to Central Street & Lawndale via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Kenosha to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Wilmette.
There are 1092+ hotels available in Wilmette.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Wilmette. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






