Distance from Chicago to Milwaukee (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 134 kilometers (83 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Chicago and Milwaukee are located in the Midwest region of the United States, with Chicago in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin, both cities are situated near the western shore of Lake Michigan. The straight-line distance between them is 134 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Chicago at 180 meters above sea level and Milwaukee at 203 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Milwaukee follows I-94 W, passing through northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, including cities like Waukegan and Kenosha, before reaching Milwaukee.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Lake Michigan, Waukegan, Kenosha, Milwaukee Art Museum.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Chicago to Milwaukee crosses the flat landscapes of the Midwest, with Lake Michigan to the east and notable landmarks like the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, both offering pleasant conditions for exploring Milwaukee.

Climate

Milwaukee experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Chicago, with both cities having similar seasonal patterns.

Accessibility

Milwaukee offers accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 5-6 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Milwaukee, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 43.0389° N 87.9065° W

Elevation: 203 m (666 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
  • Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC)
  • John H Batten Airport (RAC)
  • West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB)
  • Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Milwaukee

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Milwaukee to New York City 1,181 km
From Milwaukee to Los Angeles 2,808 km
From Milwaukee to Chicago 134 km
From Milwaukee to Houston 1,616 km
From Milwaukee to Phoenix 2,357 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Birmingham, United Kingdom Reading, United Kingdom 131 km
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Morelia, Mexico 129 km
Caracas, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 129 km
Surat, India Vadodara, India 128 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Liverpool, United Kingdom 126 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom 142 km
Puebla, Mexico Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 126 km
Dublin, Ireland Belfast, United Kingdom 142 km

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