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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Milwaukee:

• Earliest: departs at 6:29 am and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Milwaukee.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Milwaukee takes 1h 06m, covering 75 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Milwaukee range from $218 to $323, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $218 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $281 round-trip, compared to $1,218 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Milwaukee flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 17%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $185 to $1,489. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Milwaukee route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Milwaukee is around $185 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 04m. Recent bus fares are around $31, with a trip time of about 2h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 84% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $106, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Milwaukee may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Milwaukee pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Chicago to Milwaukee. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $178.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Milwaukee. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are Fiserv Forum, Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Milwaukee flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.