There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from Park Ridge to Carytrain Up-Nw
3h 24m$34–49Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Algonquincar 76.3 mi
1h 36m$14–21Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
3h 36m$46–80Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
3h 25m$68–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Algonquin is 111 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Algonquin bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Algonquin is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Algonquin via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Park Ridge to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Algonquin bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Algonquin is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Milwaukee to Algonquin.
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