There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by plane, bus, subway, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
2h 6m$602–955Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE)car 73.2 mi
1h 17m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 16m$37–40Subway, train
- Take the subway from Cumberland to LaSallesubway Blue Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
3h 50m$30–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from O'Hare to Milwaukee-MKE73.2 mi
1h 17mSubway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MDW - MKE
2h 59m$54–440
O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station and arriving at Mitchell Airport via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between O'Hare and Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 71 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $36 - $41.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE), including transfers.
O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cumberland station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36 - $41 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport hourly. Tickets cost $35–38 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–430
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Cumberland to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from O'Hare to Milwaukee-MKE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Mitchell Airport station.
O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from O'Hare to Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
There are 299+ hotels available in Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between O'Hare and Milwaukee Airport (MKE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









