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

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

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  1. Train, line 151 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Sheridan & Byronbus bus 151
    2h 32m
    $50–75

  2. Drive  83.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Metro Chicagocar car 83.1 mi
    1h 39m
    $16–22

  3. Bus, line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Sheridan & Byronbus bus 151
    2h 46m
    $17–27

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

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Lake to Addison-Redsubway subway
    3h 48m
    $606–962

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2h 59m
    $43–49

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Addison-Redsubway subway
    3h 25m
    $51–402

Milwaukee to Metro Chicago by train, bus, and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Metro Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Metro Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Metro Chicago via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Sheridan & Byron in around 2h 46m.

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