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How to get fromMilwaukee to East Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to East Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train Lakeshore / ...
    2h 44m
    $53–88

  2. Drive  109.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to East Chicagocar car 109.9 mi
    2h 11m
    $21–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    3h 21m
    $40–59

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 23m
    $633–993

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    3h 44m
    $69–82

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 5m
    $78–413

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to East Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and East Chicago in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to East Chicago via Chicago and Gary, IN in around 3h 21m.

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