Bus Tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago

Next departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Coach USA
Milwaukee, 4960 S. 13th St. Park & Ride Terminal
Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $122Average Duration1h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$23 - $41Average Duration1h 29m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
1h 29mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses84
Earliest bus departure2:20am
Distance67 miles (108 km)
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Milwaukee to Chicago Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Milwaukee to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Milwaukee - Chicago

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/28
$38
08/29
$38
Today
$29
08/31
$23
09/01
$25
09/02
$20
09/03
$20
09/04
$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $18

To 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 $18 to $95 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 $18 which is on 2025-09-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Milwaukee to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Milwaukee to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

Will you be returning to Milwaukee by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Milwaukee to Chicago

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