Summary of Transportation Options
Intermodal Station Overview
The Intermodal Station serves as a crucial transportation hub in downtown Milwaukee. It accommodates passengers utilizing Amtrak, as well as Greyhound, Lamers, Jefferson Lines, Indian Trails, and Coach USA bus services. Notably, more than 1.3 million travelers take advantage of this facility each year according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Location: The Intermodal Station is situated at 433 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee.
Parking: A convenient 300-space parking lot can be found just west of the station at 460 W. St. Paul.
Amtrak Services
The Milwaukee area is served by two main Amtrak routes: the Hiawatha Service and the Empire Builder.
- Hiawatha
This route connects Milwaukee with Chicago’s Union Station, offering seven daily trips each way on weekdays and six on weekends. Key stops include General Mitchell International Airport, Sturtevant, WI, and Glenview, IL. The journey typically lasts about one hour and 30 minutes. - Empire Builder
This service operates daily from Chicago, passing through Milwaukee, and extends to Minneapolis, Spokane, and ultimately Portland or Seattle. The entire trip takes at least 44 hours.
For more details on Amtrak, visit www.amtrak.com or stop by the Amtrak ticket counter located at the Intermodal Station. Tickets are available for purchase at the counter or through self-service kiosks.
Greyhound Services
Greyhound buses connect Milwaukee to various destinations including Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, and Chicago, serving all points north, south, east, or west from these hubs. However, Greyhound does not directly serve the Mitchell International or O’Hare airports.
For Greyhound schedules and information, visit www.greyhound.com or check with the Greyhound ticket counter at the Intermodal Station.
Coach USA Services
Coach USA provides direct bus routes from the Intermodal Station to Chicago’s Union Station and O’Hare airport, as well as Minneapolis and various cities throughout Wisconsin. If you aim to reach O’Hare from the Intermodal Station, Coach USA is a reliable option, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours, stopping at both the domestic and international terminals.
For further details on Coach USA services, please visit www.coachusa.com or consult the Greyhound ticket counter at the Intermodal Station.
