There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Burns Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Lakeshore / ...
3h 7m$69–102Drive 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 46m$35–52Fly 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 Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
4h 22m$69–422Bus, 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 Lakeshore / ...
4h 4m$60–71Fly 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 49m$624–982
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 46m.
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 LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
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 7m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 7m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 46m.
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, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 3h 7m. 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 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- 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
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–390
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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- 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
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
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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