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How to get from Milwaukee to Chicago
4 ways, 134 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 32m | $20–56 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 45m | $12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 45m | $230–320 estimated |
| Bus | 3h 34m | $12–28 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:14 → 12:503h 36m · 3 changesWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$12–28
- 09:14 → 12:483h 34m · 4 changesWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$12–28
- 10:41 → 13:232h 42m · 1 changeAmtrak 334$21–56
- 10:41 → 13:132h 32m · 2 changesAmtrak 334$20–56
- 12:46 → 15:302h 44m · 1 changeAmtrak 336$21–56
- 12:46 → 15:232h 37m · 2 changesAmtrak 336$21–56
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Chicago?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 32m door to door. The straight-line distance is 134 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Milwaukee to Chicago?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Milwaukee to Chicago?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 2h 32m.
- How much is the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago?
- Buses take about 3h 34m and cost $12–28 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Chicago from Milwaukee by road?
- About 145 km, roughly 2h 45m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–16; tolls and parking are extra.