There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Peru by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 16m$99–170Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Perucar 159 mi
2h 44m$29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / Perubus Btw 1201
4h 28m$76–122Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / Perubus Btw 1201
4h 40m$62–94Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 34m$93–137
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Peru is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Peru is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Peru. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at La Salle / Peru via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Peru is 184 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Peru without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Milwaukee to Peru, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Peru bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Peru is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Peru via Chicago and La Salle / Peru in around 4h 40m.
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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
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
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- (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
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Peru bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Peru is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Milwaukee to Peru.
There are 30+ hotels available in Peru.










