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How to get fromMilwaukee to Urbanaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Urbana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    5h 25m
    $68–142

  2. Drive 223.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Urbanacar car 223.4 mi
    3h 56m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 34m
    $59–86

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MKE - CMI
    4h 49m
    $79–429

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 49m
    $63–87

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 6m
    $95–328

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 54m
    $93–413

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Urbana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Green & Race via Chicago Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 5h 34m.

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