Next bus departures

Next departures from Milwaukee to Chicago on 20 August
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:55	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1h 45m	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:30	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1h 20m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	03:25	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1h 50m	05:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 15m	11:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:30	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	3h 20m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	04:10	Milwaukee, 4960 S. 13th St. Park & Ride Terminal	1h 35m	05:45	ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5	No tags
	Bus	09:30	Agencia De Viajes Mexico	2h	11:30	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	06:30	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 15m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

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 COP 72,257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

1h 29mAverage duration

78 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 55,292 - COP 347,240	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 72,257 - COP 127,360	Average duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Milwaukee and Chicago

Stops in Milwaukee

A
Milwaukee Airport
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B
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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C
S Cesar Chavez
1016 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Coach USA

3.8/5255 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.3

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and smooth rides. The drivers are described as courteous, knowledgeable, and entertaining. However, some users noted challenges such as unclear signage at stops and warmer temperatures on board than expected. Overall, it remains an affordable travel option with professional staff.

Coach USA Milwaukee Chicago recent customer reviews

Bus driver seemed caring. There was a bus issue and route was late. An odd passenger was removed from bus at a stop. We had many stops but made it to airport in time.

Kathy K.

5 January 2026

My ticket was already used by someone while I didn’t know about it. The driver didn’t let me go unless I paid for a second time

Suhui L.

27 November 2025

On time. Arriving, departing and final destination. Courteous, knowledgeable, organized, instructive driver.

Mary G.

7 October 2025

FlixBus

3.5/515,241 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/588,072 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to customer reviews, the staff is awesome and the bus floors could be cleaner. However, there have been reports of a rude bus driver who took passengers past their intended stop without permission.

Greyhound Milwaukee Chicago recent customer reviews

I like that I made it to my destination safe but my trip was delayed by one hour

Denise C.

18 January 2024

I was supposed to get down in one station and the bus driver was very rude and took me all the way to downtown even when I didn’t want to.

Ana P.

25 July 2022

Awesome staff, could use some more cleanliness on the bus floors. Overall would take another bus ride again.

Eliseo G.

9 June 2022

Tornado Bus

3.2/5213 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.8

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Milwaukee to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago start from COP 55,292. The average price for this route is around COP 126,229. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Milwaukee to Chicago is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Coach USA.
Which bus companies service the Milwaukee to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from Coach USA, FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Milwaukee to Chicago at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milwaukee to Chicago?
A bus journey from Milwaukee to Chicago produces an estimated 2.9512250000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Milwaukee to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Coach USA, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 246 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Milwaukee to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Coach USA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Milwaukee to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Coach USA, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Milwaukee to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Coach USA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/08

COP 54,947

18/08

COP 51,805

Today

COP 51,805

20/08

COP 43,951

21/08

COP 50,234

22/08

COP 43,951

23/08

COP 50,234

24/08

COP 42,380

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on 24 Aug 2026 with a price of COP 42,380

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 COP 42,380 to COP 329,867 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 COP 42,380, which is on 2026-08-24.

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.