IL → WI · about 81 miles
Chicago to Milwaukee bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 108 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Milwaukee. The fastest takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 108
- Fastest trip
- 1h 29m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 11:25 PM
18 of the 108 buses and trains a week stop at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 2:10 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:10 AM | 7:39 AM | 1h 29m | Mon–Fri | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM | 8:35 AM | 2h 00m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 9:54 AM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 10:04 AM | 1h 39m | Sat & Sun | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 10:35 AM | 1h 35m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:10 AM | 12:42 PM | 1h 32m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 1:45 PM | 1h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 2:34 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 2:44 PM | 1h 39m | Sat & Sun | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 4:35 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 4:44 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:30 PM | 6:25 PM | 1h 55m | Daily except Tue | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 1h 37m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 9:34 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 11:50 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:25 PM | 12:54 AM +1 day | 1h 29m | Thu | Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Return trip: Milwaukee to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Milwaukee?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Milwaukee?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:25 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Milwaukee?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Milwaukee leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.
Does the bus or train from Chicago to Milwaukee stop at General Mitchell International Airport?
Yes, 18 of the 108 a week: at Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).