WI → IL · about 81 miles
Milwaukee to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 101 direct buses and trains a week from Milwaukee to Chicago. The fastest takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:25 AM and the last at 8:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 101
- Fastest trip
- 1h 29m
- First departure
- 3:25 AM
- Last departure
- 8:30 PM
18 of the 101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | 5:15 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM | 7:57 AM | 1h 42m | Mon–Sat | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM | 8:07 AM | 1h 52m | Sat | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 AM | 9:34 AM | 1h 29m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 AM | 9:44 AM | 1h 39m | Sat & Sun | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 11:15 AM | 2h 15m | Daily except Wed | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 12:29 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 12:39 PM | 1h 39m | Sat & Sun | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 2:00 PM | 2h 10m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 2:00 PM | 2h 05m | Tue | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 2:34 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 2:44 PM | 1h 39m | Sat & Sun | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 4:29 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 4:45 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:20 PM | 5:35 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:44 PM | 7:21 PM | 1h 37m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:35 PM | 9:04 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:55 PM | 9:40 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 10:05 PM | 1h 35m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the bus or train from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 29 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 39 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Milwaukee to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Milwaukee?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal).
Does the bus or train from Milwaukee to Chicago stop at General Mitchell International Airport?
Yes, 18 of the 101 a week: at Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).