There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway
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 / ...
1h 37m$25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
1h 44m$13–25Drive 88.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA)car 88.3 mi
1h 40m$17–24Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
3h 34m$604–957Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halstedsubway Blue Line
2h 49m$40–46Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
3h 8m$49–367
Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) is to bus which costs $13 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $25 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Milwaukee and The Loop (CTA) is 86 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $25 - $55.
The train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 1h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halsted
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- 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 The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA) is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Milwaukee to The Loop (CTA).
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