There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain Monon / ...
3h 45m$58–86Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Streetbus 28
5h 28m$20–31Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from 69th Red Line Station to Hegewisch Metra Stationbus 30
5h 27m$46–57Drive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Lansingcar 113.7 mi
2h 14m$21–30Train via Munster Ridge Station
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain Ssl
3h 47m$62–90
Milwaukee to Lansing by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and arriving at Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd via 69th Red Line Station and Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Hegewisch via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Lansing is 112 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Milwaukee to Lansing, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Lansing bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lansing is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lansing, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., Hegewisch, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Jackson-Blue, Jackson-Red, 69th, 69th Red Line Station, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Hegewisch
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Van Buren St. to Hegewisch
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from 69th Red Line Station to Hegewisch Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Milwaukee to Lansing bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lansing is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Milwaukee to Lansing.
There are 144+ hotels available in Lansing.