There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train via Washington & State (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 47m$26–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
2h 4m$12–24Drive 89.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Chicago Theatercar 89.1 mi
1h 41m$17–24Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
3h 2m$44–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 49m$23–55Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
2h 36m$40–46Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
3h 21m$604–957
Milwaukee to Chicago Theater by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater is to bus which costs $12 - $24 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Chicago Theater is 86 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater without a car is to train via Washington & State which takes 1h 47m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Chicago Theater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Chicago Theater train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater is to train via Washington & State which takes 1h 47m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 2h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $370 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Chicago Theater, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Chicago Theater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Chicago Theater train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Chicago Theater is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Milwaukee to Chicago Theater.
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