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How to get from Milwaukee to South Side Chicago
4 ways, 133 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Sunday, 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 | 1h 48m | $21–75 estimated |
| Bus | 2h 16m | $46–136 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 47m | $12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 47m | $235–320 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:02 → 09:501h 48m · directAmtrak 332$35–75
- 08:44 → 11:092h 25m · 1 changeWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$87–136
- 09:04 → 11:202h 16m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2511$46–73
- 09:44 → 12:092h 25m · 1 changeWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$87–136
- 10:41 → 13:142h 33m · 1 changeAmtrak 334$21–56
- 10:41 → 13:062h 25m · 2 changesAmtrak 334$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 South Side Chicago?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 48m door to door. The straight-line distance is 133 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Milwaukee to South Side 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 South Side Chicago?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 48m. Fares run $21–75 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Milwaukee to South Side Chicago?
- Buses take about 2h 16m and cost $46–136 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is South Side Chicago from Milwaukee by road?
- About 146 km, roughly 2h 47m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–16; tolls and parking are extra.