There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to West Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
3h 16m$36–66Drive 90 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to West Chicagocar 90 mi
1h 57m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
4h$22–36
Milwaukee to West Chicago by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to West Chicago is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to West Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to West Chicago. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at West Chicago via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Milwaukee and West Chicago is 116 miles. The road distance is 90.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to West Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Milwaukee to West Chicago, including transfers.
Milwaukee to West Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to West Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to West Chicago is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Milwaukee to West Chicago.
There are 228+ hotels available in West Chicago.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 16m.
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
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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