There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
3h 11m$50–82Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Burns Harborcar 128.9 mi
2h 32m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
3h 59m$34–55Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
4h 25m$63–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
4h 12m$59–69Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
4h 57m$623–1,030
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Burns Harbor station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Burns Harbor is 127 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Burns Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Burns Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Burns Harbor, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Burns Harbor via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 3h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Burns Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Burns Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Burns Harbor is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor.
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