There are 6 ways to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
3h 7m$47–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
3h 14m$15–26Drive 93.1 mi
- Drive from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicagocar 93.1 mi
1h 48m$17–25Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
3h 19m$613–969Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Oakland & Kenwood to Airportbus Gre
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway
3h 54m$39–46Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
2h 53m$58–379
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Oakland & Kenwood and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Chicago is 90 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.
The best way to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago, including transfers.
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $15–23
- 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
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
Bus from Oakland & Kenwood to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
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University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Chicago.
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