There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Crete by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, taxi, 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 211th St.train Me
3h 25m$59–94Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Cretecar 122.5 mi
2h 21m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, ILbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
3h 45m$82–121Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- 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 211th St.train
- Take the taxi from 211th St. to Cretetaxi
5h$632–1,042Bus, line 352 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus 352
4h 27m$60–74Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- 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 211th St.train
- Take the taxi from 211th St. to Cretetaxi
4h 35m$72–382
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Crete is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Crete is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Matteson, IL via Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Crete. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at 211th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Crete is 121 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Crete without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Milwaukee to Crete, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Crete bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Crete is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Crete, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Crete via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and 211th St. in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Crete via Chicago Bus Station, Downtown Chicago, and Matteson, IL in around 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $24–29
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Crete bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Crete is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Milwaukee to Crete.
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