There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
2h 39m$18–29Drive 70.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Arlington Heightscar 70.2 mi
1h 25m$12–18Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain Up-Nw
2h 53m$54–81Bus via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 45m$42–49
Milwaukee to Arlington Heights by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Courtland Ave & Prospect Ave via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Arlington Heights is 90 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $18 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $18 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Milwaukee to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Arlington Heights is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Milwaukee to Arlington Heights.
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