From Milwaukee it takes around 2 hours while from Detroit it takes about 6 hours. In case you're traveling from Minneapolis, you may need 9 hours to get to Chicago.

All Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) & Pace buses are fitted with bicycle racks which can accommodate two bicycles each, available at all times for use.

Bicycles are allowed onboard all Chicago Transit Authority trains except during the hours of 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM.

You can always make best use of charter flights if traveling to Chicago from east coast on Business tour, field trip or private function.

Considering you don't have enough time to book regular flight or if the circumstances are so hard to wait for regular bookings, in that case the best option to reach fast and safe is Charter Flight.

Various ways to find cheap charter flights to Chicago

http://www.bluestarjets.com

- Airline Company offering charter flight services

- Booking online