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Hiawatha Service

Chicago, IL → Milwaukee, WI · 86 miles · 1h 29m

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Distance

86 miles

Journey time

1h 29m

Frequency

Up to 7x daily each way

Top speed

79 mph

States served

2

About the Hiawatha Service

One of the busiest short corridors in the country — city centre to city centre in 89 minutes, with a stop at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

What makes this route worth taking

  • 89 minutes downtown to downtown
  • Direct stop at Milwaukee Airport
  • Frequent all-day service
  • Bikes carried onboard

Agent's tip

Great for game days and festivals — Summerfest weekends need advance seats.

Classes of service on this route

The Hiawatha Service operates with Horizon / Venture. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1Chicago Union Station
2Glenview
3Sturtevant
4Milwaukee Airport
5Milwaukee Intermodal

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Hiawatha Service

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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