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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | Downtown Greyhound Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | N Cumberland Ave | Fastest | |||||
| Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
 | Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Milwaukee to Chicago Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - Chicago
How far is Milwaukee from Chicago?
The distance covered from Milwaukee to Chicago is 135 km (84 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Milwaukee Airport, in Milwaukee, and end it at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in Chicago.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $138 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-05.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Milwaukee to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Milwaukee to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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