There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain Up-W
2h 44m$35–63Bus, line 331 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lakebus 331
3h 7m$14–27Drive 85.2 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Elmhurstcar 85.2 mi
1h 34m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
3h 28m$42–52
Milwaukee to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst is to bus and line 331 bus which costs $14 - $28 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at 1st St & York St via Cumberland CTA Station and Lake St & 5th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elmhurst via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Elmhurst is 102 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elmhurst is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 331 bus, which costs $14 - $28 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elmhurst, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Elmhurst via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to 1st St & York St via Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, and Lake St & 5th Ave in around 3h 7m.
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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 Chicago OTC to Elmhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Milwaukee to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Elmhurst is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Milwaukee to Elmhurst.
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