There are 4 ways to get from Waukesha to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
5h 48m$66–105Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to Portagecar 134.8 mi
2h 50m$25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
5h 59m$71–84Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
6h 5m$60–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Portage is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Portage is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Portage station. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Portage. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Waukesha and Portage is 146 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Portage without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Waukesha to Portage, including transfers.
Waukesha to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Waukesha to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Portage is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Portage, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Portage via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Portage via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
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
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- 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
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukesha to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Portage is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Waukesha to Portage.
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