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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Milwaukee from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $19
Sunday
from $19
Monday
from $17
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
from $19
Thursday
from $19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 25m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Chicago
    Cumberland CTA
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 59m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:59 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 25m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Chicago
    Cumberland CTA
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 0m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 0m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    4:40 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 0m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 0m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 10m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:25 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    2h 45m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Milwaukee
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Milwaukee

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Milwaukee are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Chicago to Milwaukee. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Chicago and Milwaukee.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 41 buses from Chicago to Milwaukee, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Milwaukee, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Chicago to Milwaukee in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Milwaukee starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 1h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 81.3 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Milwaukee

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Milwaukee: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$19
Saturday 04/26
$19
Sunday 04/27
$19
Monday 04/28
$17
Tuesday 04/29
$17
Wednesday 04/30
$19
Thursday 05/01
$19
Friday 05/02
$19
Saturday 05/03
$19
Sunday 05/04
$18
Monday 05/05
$21
Tuesday 05/06
$17
Wednesday 05/07
$19
Thursday 05/08
$19
Friday 05/09
$18
Saturday 05/10
$19
Sunday 05/11
$19
Monday 05/12
$17
Tuesday 05/13
$17
Wednesday 05/14
$18
Thursday 05/15
$19
Friday 05/16
$19
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Milwaukee

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Milwaukee, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Milwaukee. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Milwaukee, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Milwaukee

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 Chicago to Milwaukee 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 Chicago to Milwaukee, 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 buses from Chicago to Milwaukee are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Milwaukee

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Milwaukee from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Milwaukee

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Milwaukee:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 1h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:35 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 4/24/2025

FlixBus from Chicago to Milwaukee

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Milwaukee:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 1h 55m
Earliest Bus 9:15 AM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 4/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Milwaukee

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Milwaukee.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Milwaukee bus

How much does a Chicago Milwaukee bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 2h 0m to reach Milwaukee. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Milwaukee.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Milwaukee each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Milwaukee bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Milwaukee take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Milwaukee is offered by Greyhound US and takes 1h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus arriving in Milwaukee from Chicago starts at 12:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Milwaukee starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Milwaukee route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Milwaukee?

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Chicago Milwaukee 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 traveling 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 Chicago to Milwaukee on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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