Bus
Ride the free airport train to the Multi-Modal Facility. Buses stop in downtown Milwaukee near the Intermodal Station.
Car
Rideshare is expensive for this distance but door to door; it makes sense for groups.
Compare your options
Typical cost and journey time from O'Hare into Milwaukee.
Coach USA airport express bus
CheapestCost
About $35–40 one way
Time
About 1 hr 45 min
- Hours
- Roughly every 1–2 hours, early morning to late evening
- Where to find it
- O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility — take the free Airport Transit System train from the terminals.
- Good to know
- Book online to guarantee a seat. Buses also stop at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
Taxi
Not a practical option for this trip.
Uber / Lyft
FastestCost
About $120–180
Time
About 1 hr 30 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Designated rideshare zones on the upper level of Terminals 1–3.
Our pick
The direct bus is the simplest way to Milwaukee: no changes, luggage under the bus. If its schedule doesn't fit, take the CTA Blue Line downtown and Amtrak's Hiawatha from Chicago Union Station (seven round trips a day, about 90 minutes).
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about O'Hare.
What's the cheapest way from O'Hare to Milwaukee?
Coach USA airport express bus: About $35–40 one way, taking about 1 hr 45 min.
What hours does the Coach USA airport express bus run?
Roughly every 1–2 hours, early morning to late evening.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at O'Hare?
Designated rideshare zones on the upper level of Terminals 1–3. Expect to pay about $120–180.
Where do I catch the Coach USA airport express bus?
O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility — take the free Airport Transit System train from the terminals.
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