Next train departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:00am	Intermodal Station	1h 29m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:05pm	Intermodal Station	1h 29m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:00pm	Intermodal Station	1h 29m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 31m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 42m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 31m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 42m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:05am	Intermodal Station	1h 29m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 31m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 42m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	8:05am	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:00am	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:05pm	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 31m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 42m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on July 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	9:34am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 31m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	12:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	2:34pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 19m	4:29pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 42m	7:57am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 TRY 1,109, 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 PriceTRY 877 - TRY 5,330	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTRY 1,109 - TRY 1,955	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Milwaukee and Chicago?

Milwaukee

A
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,844 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Customers generally found the booking process straightforward and appreciated a pleasant, relaxing trip. They noted that bringing extra layers is advisable due to cold temperatures on board. Some mentioned minor issues such as delays caused by equipment problems and interactions with staff could be improved in certain situations.

Amtrak Milwaukee Chicago recent customer reviews

It was very relaxing and quiet had a great nap just didn’t like how cold It was but luckily I brought my sweater

Chamqual G.

August 16, 2024

The conductor was very personable. There was a 40 minute delay due to equipment issues

Jeffrey B.

April 28, 2024

It was very easy to book an e-ticket The trip was pleasant there were no problems or issues

Muriel M.

April 25, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago start from TRY 1,109. The average price for this train route is around TRY 1,109. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The average train ride duration from Milwaukee to Chicago is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 78 miles (126 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Milwaukee to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Milwaukee to Chicago?
The earliest train departs from Milwaukee to Chicago at 6:15am. And the latest train departs at 7:45pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07/12

TRY 1,447

07/13

TRY 1,447

Today

TRY 1,206

07/15

TRY 1,302

07/16

TRY 1,302

07/17

TRY 1,206

07/18

TRY 1,302

07/19

TRY 1,302

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 14, 2026 with a price of TRY 1,206

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from TRY 1,206 to TRY 1,833 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 1,206 which is on 2026-07-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg PriceTRY 1,938	Daily Departures39
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 29m	Avg PriceTRY 1,109	Daily Departures13

The best way to travel between Milwaukee and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost TRY 1,109 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from TRY 1,109. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Milwaukee to Chicago in about 1h 29m - that's the fastest way to get there!