How to get from Milwaukee to Western Springs
4 ways, 137 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 2h 10m | $15–135 estimated |
| Train | 2h 13m | $24–144 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 43m | $12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 43m | $235–325 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:02 → 10:262h 24m · 1 changeAmtrak 332$82–144
- 08:02 → 10:152h 13m · 2 changesAmtrak 332$79–136
- 08:44 → 10:542h 10m · directWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$92–135
- 09:14 → 13:113h 57m · 3 changesWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$15–37
- 09:44 → 11:542h 10m · directWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$92–135
- 10:41 → 14:123h 31m · 1 changeAmtrak 334$24–65
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 Western Springs?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 2h 10m door to door. The straight-line distance is 137 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Milwaukee to Western Springs?
- 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 Western Springs?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 2h 13m.
- How much is the bus from Milwaukee to Western Springs?
- Buses take about 2h 10m and cost $15–135 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Western Springs from Milwaukee by road?
- About 148 km, roughly 2h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–16; tolls and parking are extra.