There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rantoul by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Walmart - Rantoulbus Milwaukee
3h 52m$55–160Drive 208.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Rantoulcar 208.7 mi
3h 39m$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
4h 33m$63–131Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rantoulcar
5h 5m$84–327Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 18m$95–334
Milwaukee to Rantoul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Rantoul is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Rantoul is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Water & Chicago - Circle K and arriving at Walmart - Rantoul. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Rantoul Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Rantoul is 208 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rantoul without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $55 - $160.
The bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Walmart - Rantoul takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Milwaukee to Rantoul bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Milwaukee to Rantoul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rantoul is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rantoul, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Walmart - Rantoul once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Rantoul Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Walmart - Rantoul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- 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
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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Rantoul bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Walmart - Rantoul station.
Milwaukee to Rantoul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Rantoul is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Milwaukee to Rantoul.
Book your Milwaukee to Rantoul train tickets online with Omio.
There are 52+ hotels available in Rantoul.






