Next train departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:35pm	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:00am	Intermodal Station	1h 39m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Chicago on October 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:10am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	12:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:15am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:44am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:26am	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 41m	8:07am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	2:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:10pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	4:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 36m	7:31pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:45pm	MKE Airport - Trains	1h 29m	9:14pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:15am	Intermodal Station	1h 52m	8:07am	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 CA$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

1h 29mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCA$26 - CA$162	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCA$34 - CA$60	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

4.1/56,570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the ease of booking e-tickets and enjoying a relaxing trip. The journey was generally safe and pleasant with friendly conductors. However, some mentioned minor delays due to equipment issues and found the temperature on board slightly cold but manageable with extra clothing.

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 CA$34. The average price for this train route is around CA$34. 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 14 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

10/12

CA$44

10/13

CA$40

Today

CA$40

10/15

CA$40

10/16

CA$40

10/17

CA$40

10/18

CA$40

10/19

CA$37

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 19, 2026 with a price of CA$37

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 CA$37 to CA$56 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 CA$37 which is on 2026-10-19.

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 45m	Avg PriceCA$59	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 29m	Avg PriceCA$34	Daily Departures14

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 CA$34 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from CA$34. 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!