There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Niles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
1h 53m$38–60Drive 75.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Nilescar 75.3 mi
1h 25m$13–19Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
1h 55m$15–24Fly, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B to Harlem Stationbus
3h 16m$705–960Bus via Jefferson Park
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 41m$41–49
Milwaukee to Niles by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Niles is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Niles is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Niles. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Glenview Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Niles is 72 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Niles without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Milwaukee to Niles, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Niles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Niles is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Niles, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B to Harlem Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Niles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Milwaukee to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenview Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Niles is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Milwaukee to Niles.
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