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How to get fromNorthbrook to Waukeshaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Waukesha by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    3h 53m
    $51–83

  2. Drive  75.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northbrook to Waukeshacar car 75.3 mi
    1h 34m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    5h 15m
    $31–49

  4. Line 422 bus, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N Barstow Streetbus bus 1
    5h 22m
    $51–59

Northbrook to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shermer Walters to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 5h 22m.

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