There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
4h 13m$43–51Drive 75.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hillscar 75.5 mi
1h 42m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
4h 40m$37–70Train via Elgin
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
4h 44m$34–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
4h 59m$20–35
Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lake in the Hills. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Randall Rd & Acorn Ln via Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Lake in the Hills is 120 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lake in the Hills, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Randall Rd & Acorn Ln via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Randall Rd & Acorn Ln via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Crystal Lake, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 4h 40m.
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
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Milwaukee to Lake in the Hills.
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