There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain Ssl / ...
3h 52m$38–68Drive 113.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Lansingcar 113.7 mi
2h 13m$21–30Bus, subway, train, line 358 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rdbus 358
4h 54m$47–56Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Streetbus 28
5h 33m$21–36
Milwaukee to Lansing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Union Station Transit Center, South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island and Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Hegewisch via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Lansing is 112 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Milwaukee to Lansing, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lansing, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., Hegewisch, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street, South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 5h 33m.
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
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Hegewisch
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
Train from Van Buren St. to Hegewisch
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lansing is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Milwaukee to Lansing.
There are 136+ hotels available in Lansing.











