There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 19m$50–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
4h 55m$27–52Drive 170.2 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Rensselaercar 170.2 mi
3h 13m$32–45Fly, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain
6h$75–410Bus via Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
6h 42m$29–51
Milwaukee to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Rensselaer is 159 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rensselaer is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rensselaer, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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 Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- 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
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Rensselaer is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Milwaukee to Rensselaer.
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