There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain Bnsf
3h 14m$62–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
4h 28m$16–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
4h 16m$30–61Drive 113.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Plainfieldcar 113.1 mi
2h 6m$21–30Bus 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 Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus 850 / ...
5h 7m$43–52
Milwaukee to Plainfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to bus which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Naperville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Plainfield is 126 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Plainfield is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Plainfield via Chicago Union Station and Naperville in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 4h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Plainfield is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Milwaukee to Plainfield.
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