Bus and Coach from Milwaukee to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milwaukee to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

£13

Saturday

£13

Sunday

£14

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 04/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 04/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 04/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	15:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 04/12/2025 15:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£89	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 04/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 05/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 05/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	11:50	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	14:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 05/12/2025 11:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£87	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 05/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 06/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	11:50	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	14:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 06/12/2025 11:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 06/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£87	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 07/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 07/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 07/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	11:50	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	14:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 07/12/2025 11:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£94	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 07/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 08/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 08/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	11:50	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	14:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 08/12/2025 11:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£94	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 09/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 09/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Greyhound US	1h 20m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	07:50	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 09/12/2025 06:30:00 to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	2h 15m	09:00	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	11:50	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	14:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 09/12/2025 11:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	05:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 10/12/2025 03:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	2h 15m	06:30	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 10/12/2025 06:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	15:20	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 10/12/2025 15:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	1h 50m	19:15	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	21:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 10/12/2025 19:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	2h 0m	10:00	Milwaukee	S Cesar Chavez	12:00	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£94	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from S Cesar Chavez, Milwaukee (USA) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Milwaukee to Chicago is £13 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milwaukee and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Milwaukee and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily coaches from Milwaukee to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Milwaukee and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 74 coaches from Milwaukee to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Milwaukee and Chicago, with 20 offers.

Facts about coaches from Milwaukee to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 19 times every day by bus from Milwaukee to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	1h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Latest Coach	19:15
Daily Bus Connections	19 Ø
Distance	130.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest coach connections from Milwaukee to Chicago

Every day, 19 buses from 3 coach companies leave Milwaukee for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£13

Friday 05/12

£28

Saturday 06/12

£13

Sunday 07/12

£14

Monday 08/12

£13

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£15

Thursday 11/12

£18

Friday 12/12

£15

Saturday 13/12

£16

Sunday 14/12

£15

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£15

Wednesday 17/12

£15

Thursday 18/12

£17

Friday 19/12

£17

Saturday 20/12

£19

Sunday 21/12

£21

Monday 22/12

£25

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£20

Thursday 25/12

£25

Friday 26/12

£16

Saturday 27/12

£17

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Milwaukee to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Milwaukee to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milwaukee to Chicago, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Milwaukee to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milwaukee to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Milwaukee to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milwaukee and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Milwaukee and Chicago.

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

Downtown Bus Station

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Milwaukee to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Milwaukee to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milwaukee to Chicago bus

How much does a Milwaukee - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Milwaukee - Chicago bus trip is available from £13 and takes 1h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The connection Milwaukee to Chicago is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £94. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Milwaukee - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Milwaukee to Chicago is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Milwaukee take?

The quickest coach from Milwaukee to Chicago is provided by Greyhound US and takes 1h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Milwaukee at 03:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Milwaukee at 19:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Milwaukee - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Milwaukee to Chicago can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Milwaukee and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Milwaukee?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Milwaukee Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milwaukee Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milwaukee to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milwaukee to Chicago

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milwaukee and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milwaukee and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!