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How to get fromNorthern Illinois University to Milwaukeeby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Illinois University to Milwaukee by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    4h 23m
    $37–79

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Illinois University to Milwaukeecar car 103 mi
    2h 21m
    $19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    4h 25m
    $23–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 25m
    $36–79

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 29m
    $48–67

Northern Illinois University to Milwaukee by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Dekalb and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Milwaukee via W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m.

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