There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place 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 58m$50–75Bus, line 157 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Harrison to Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearsonbus 125 / ...
2h 16m$16–25Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Water Tower Placecar 88.6 mi
1h 41m$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 40m$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 Washington-Bluesubway Blue Line
2h 53m$43–49Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
3h 24m$49–367
Milwaukee to Water Tower Place by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Water Tower Place. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Water Tower Place is 88 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 157 bus, which costs $16 - $26 and takes 2h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Water Tower Place via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson in around 2h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Washington-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- $14–23
- 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
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson & Harrison to Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Water Tower Place is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Milwaukee to Water Tower Place.
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