Facts about the Milwaukee Chicago bus route
Every day, 53 buses travel between Milwaukee and Chicago. The cheapest tickets for a bus from Milwaukee to Chicago cost $16.99 and the fastest trip takes 1h 25m. Compare all bus providers and find all bus schedules with a single click - and book the ride that suits you best!
Cheapest Bus | $16.99 |
Fastest Bus | 1h 25m |
Earliest Bus | 3:45 AM |
Latest Bus | 10:45 PM |
Daily Bus Routes | 26 Ø |
Distance | 81.3 miles |
Bus Companies | FlixBus, Greyhound US |
You've come to the right place! With CheckMyBus, you can compare all available offers for the Milwaukee Chicago bus route. In our search engine, you receive info about departure times, the exact bus stops, travel durations as well as the the best ticket prices. We’ll help you compare bus companies offering this route, including Greyhound US or FlixBus. Want to know if the bus offers air conditioning, WiFi or electrical sockets? We’ll show you which equipment different companies have.
You can see cheap buses to Chicago from Milwaukee over the next few days on this page. We also show you more info about the bus stops in Milwaukee and Chicago so you’ll know where to go. If you’re continuing your journey beyond Chicago, you can find options for onward trips and alternative destinations from Milwaukee, as well as popular airport shuttles from Chicago.The cheapest bus routes from Milwaukee to Chicago
No particular date in mind? Here's an overview of the cheapest bus tickets.
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Greyhound US1h 25m7:30 PMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station8:55 PMChicagoCumberland CTAEconomy
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FlixBus2h 15m9:00 AMMilwaukeeBadger11:15 AMChicagoUnion StationEconomy
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Greyhound US1h 45m6:00 PMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station7:45 PMChicagoGreyhound Bus StationEconomy
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FlixBus2h 15m9:00 AMMilwaukeeBadger11:15 AMChicagoUnion StationEconomy
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Greyhound US1h 55m6:40 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station8:35 AMChicagoGreyhound Bus StationEconomy
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Greyhound US1h 25m7:30 PMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station8:55 PMChicagoCumberland CTAEconomy
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Greyhound US1h 40m3:45 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station5:25 AMChicagoGreyhound Bus StationEconomy
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Greyhound US1h 40m3:45 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station5:25 AMChicagoUnion StationEconomy
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Greyhound US4h 20m6:40 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station11:00 AMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
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Greyhound US3h 20m7:30 PMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station10:50 PMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
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Greyhound US4h 15m11:50 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station4:05 PMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
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Greyhound US4h 15m11:50 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station4:05 PMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
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Greyhound US4h 15m11:50 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station4:05 PMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
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Greyhound US4h 20m6:40 AMMilwaukeeCentral Bus Station11:00 AMChicago95th Red Line StationEconomy
The cheapest train connections from Milwaukee to Chicago
No particular date in mind? Here's a selection of the cheapest train tickets.
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Amtrak1h 29m8:05 AMMilwaukeeIntermodal Station9:34 AMChicagoUnion StationEconomy
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Amtrak1h 42m6:15 AMMilwaukeeIntermodal Station7:57 AMChicagoUnion StationEconomy
The most popular bus companies from Milwaukee to Chicago
Greyhound US from Milwaukee to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Milwaukee to Chicago:
Cheapest Price | $16.99 |
Fastest Bus | 1h 25m |
Earliest Bus | 3:45 AM |
Last Bus | 10:45 PM |
Daily Connections | 49 |
Found on | 9/23/2023 |
Find out more on our Greyhound US page.
FlixBus from Milwaukee to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Milwaukee to Chicago:
Cheapest Price | $16.99 |
Fastest Bus | 1h 55m |
Earliest Bus | 9:00 AM |
Last Bus | 4:00 PM |
Daily Connections | 4 |
Found on | 9/22/2023 |
Find out more on our FlixBus page.
Bus Milwaukee Chicago: Further Information
We have already set that you’re departing from Milwaukee and arriving in Chicago in the search bar. The travel date is automatically set for a few days in advance, since people typically book 3 to 7 days before traveling. If you’d like to travel on a specific date, just select the day in the calendar to update your search.
Are you planning on returning to Milwaukee? You can select the date for your return trip as well for the Chicago Milwaukee bus route. Do you want to book for more than one passenger? Then all you need to do is indicate how many people will be joining you before you start your search.After getting all the results, you can compare all bus tickets for the Milwaukee Chicago bus route. Then, you can consider several factors. Greyhound US offers the cheapest tickets at $16.99, while the fastest connection takes 1h 25m. In the end, you can decide if you'd prefer the cheapest ticket, the quickest journey or the bus with the most amenities. Regardless of what you're searching for, we can help you find the best deal for your travel needs!
Optimize your search results based on your travel needs. You can sort by by price, departure and arrival time and filter bus stops and companies for the most relevant results. You can also compare other modes of transportation departing from Milwaukee and arriving in Chicago. In our search results, you can also compare available trains, carpooling and flights. We hope you enjoy your bus trip from Milwaukee to Chicago!You want to go the other way? Check all offers from Chicago to Milwaukee