There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus
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Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI
Drive
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Drive from Chicago to Wauwatosa
Fly, line 31 bus
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Milwaukee (MKE)
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Take the line 31 bus from N5 & Clybourn to Wauwatosa & Harwood
Chicago to Wauwatosa by train and bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Wauwatosa. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Wauwatosa & Harwood via N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Wauwatosa is 84 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa, including transfers.
Chicago to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wauwatosa is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Chicago to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI station.
- Distance: 83.9 miles
- Duration: 2h 2m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wauwatosa, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27 - $40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI twice daily. Tickets cost $20 - $28 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $460
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
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- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Book at
- megabus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Night bus from Chicago Amtrak to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $16 - $23
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
- Website
- ridemcts.com
Bus from N5 & Clybourn to Wauwatosa & Harwood
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wauwatosa is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Chicago to Wauwatosa.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee Airport.
There are 188+ hotels available in Wauwatosa. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $1 - $5.