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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2h 10m
    $33–63

  2. Drive 83.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Clark & Wavelandbus bus 22
    2h 48m
    $17–29

  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 35m
    $556–962

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2h 58m
    $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 20m
    $46–362

Milwaukee to Metro Chicago by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Metro Chicago via Chicago Bus Station, Clark & Harrison, and Clark & Waveland in around 2h 48m.

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