Trains tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago

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FriApr 25
from $25
SatApr 26
from $25
SunApr 27
from $25
MonApr 28
from $21
TueApr 29
from $21
WedApr 30
from $21
ThuMay 1
from $23
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Milwaukee to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$30
Average train trip duration1h 29m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:15am
Distance75 miles (120 km)
Latest train departure7:45pm

Milwaukee to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/21
$27
04/22
$27
Today
$27
04/24
$27
04/25
$25
04/26
$25
04/27
$25
04/28
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $38 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 $21 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Milwaukee and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Milwaukee and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Milwaukee to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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 $30 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $23. 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!

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