Facts about the transport from Chicago to Milwaukee
| Cheapest Transport | $27 |
| Fastest Transport | 58m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:05 PM |
| Departures per day | 35 |
| Distance | 88 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Amtrak, Coach USA, United Airlines |
Chicago to Milwaukee
Best Options
$41
$278
Other Options
Transportation from Chicago to Milwaukee
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Trains$ 27
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Buses$ 41
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Flights$ 277
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Chicago
To Chicago
From Milwaukee
Popular Routes in USA
How to get from Chicago to Milwaukee
Travelling between Chicago and Milwaukee is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 277.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 40.99.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Milwaukee?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Chicago and Milwaukee depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chicago and Milwaukee. Flight will bring you to your destination in 58m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1h 45m to reach Milwaukee.
How much does it cost to get from Chicago to Milwaukee?
Travelling between Chicago and Milwaukee can be as cheap as USD 40.99 if you opt for a Coach USA bus and as expensive as USD 277.04 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chicago and Milwaukee ?
- 30 from Chicago to Milwaukee starting from 06:45 OHare Airport Multi Modal Facility until 20:45 OHare Airport Multi Modal Facility
- 5 from Chicago to Milwaukee starting from 10:35 Chicago OHare Airport until 21:05 Chicago OHare Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chicago to Milwaukee.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chicago to Milwaukee, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 277.00.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chicago and Milwaukee
United Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Chicago to Milwaukee overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Chicago and Milwaukee
Coach USA
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chicago to Milwaukee?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 71% took a train
- 29% opted for a bus