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How to get fromWest Chicago to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from West Chicago to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    3h 41m
    $35–69

  2. Drive 89.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Milwaukeecar car 89.9 mi
    1h 56m
    $17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    3h 58m
    $22–36

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    4h 43m
    $610–1,014

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    4h 28m
    $65–464

West Chicago to Milwaukee by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Milwaukee via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 41m.

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