What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes is to drive which takes 1h and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Great Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Water & Chicago - Circle K and arriving at Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St via 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Milwaukee and Great Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Great Lakes via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

The distance between Milwaukee and Great Lakes is 57 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs $11 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Great Lakes bus from?

Milwaukee to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Water & Chicago - Circle K station.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Great Lakes train from?

Milwaukee to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train or bus from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 563 bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Milwaukee to Great Lakes bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where does the Milwaukee to Great Lakes train arrive?

Milwaukee to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Great Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Great Lakes is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Milwaukee to Great Lakes.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 142+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Michigan and Lincoln Memorial to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the train from Kenosha to Great Lakestrain Up-N
2h 44m
$12–22
Drive 55.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Great Lakescar 55.7 mi
1h
$11–15
Train
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain Up-N
3h 23m
$35–66
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Milwaukee to Great Lakestaxi 55.7 mi
1h
$140–180
Bus, line 563 bus
1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois Stbus 563
2h 59m
$38–129

Milwaukee to Great Lakes by bus and train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.8 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St via Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 2h 59m.

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