Milwaukee, WI
Chicago, IL

Milwaukee to Chicago by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago for only $17, on a trip of approximately 2h 5m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Chicago.

  • Coach USA
    Recommended
    Bus
    2h 5m
    Direct
  • Greyhound logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    2h 5m
    Direct
  • Amtrak - Hiawatha logo
    Fastest
    Train
    1h 19m
    Direct
  • Greyhound logo
    Earliest
    Bus
    1h 50m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
9:35 AM->11:40 AM
Flixbus
4:45 PM->6:40 PM
Amtrak - Hiawatha
3:00 PM->4:29 PM
Amtrak
5:45 PM->7:14 PM
Coach USA
3:55 AM->6:00 AM
Tornado Bus
10:00 AM->12:00 PM

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Bus from Milwaukee to Chicago

The bus trip from Milwaukee to Chicago takes approximately 2h 1m duration and covers a distance of about 86 mi. There are usually 98 buses traveling daily to Chicago and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $16.64 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance86 mi
Price$16.64
Frequency98
Fastest1h 20m

Train Milwaukee to Chicago

It takes an average of 1h 25m to travel from Milwaukee to Chicago by train, covering a distance of about 86 mi. There are usually 14 trains traveling daily from Milwaukee to Chicago and tickets for this journey start from $30 when you book in advance.

Distance86 mi
Price$30
Frequency14
Fastest1h 19m

Coach USA stations in Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station

  • Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB)

  • Milwaukee Park & Ride Terminal

Coach USA stations in Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2

Greyhound stations in Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee Bus Station

  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Chicago Bus Station

  • Chicago Train Station

  • Chicago (Cumberland Farms)

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

Flixbus stations in Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee (Downtown)

  • Milwaukee Airport

  • Goerke's Corners Park & Ride

  • Mitchell Airport - 5300 S Howell Ave

  • Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)

Flixbus stations in Chicago

  • Chicago Bus Station

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

  • Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan

Amtrak - Hiawatha stations in Milwaukee

  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

  • Airport - 5601 S 6th St

Amtrak - Hiawatha stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Tornado Bus stations in Milwaukee

  • Agencia De Viajes Mexico

Tornado Bus stations in Chicago

  • 3501 S California Ave

Amtrak stations in Milwaukee

  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

  • Airport - 5601 S 6th St

Amtrak stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.