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About Amtrak Hiawatha

Amtrak Hiawatha is an intercity train line that has been a part of the nationwide rail network since 1971. The route is named for the historic Hiawatha fleet of trains that were among the world's fastest locomotives in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, Amtrak Hiawatha is Amtrak’s busiest line in the Midwest and the ninth-busiest rail route nationwide.

Amtrak Hiawatha operates an 86-mile route from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Chicago, Illinois. The commute takes just 90 minutes since there are only three stops between Milwaukee and Chicago. These intermediate stops are Milwaukee International Airport, Sturtevant, and Glenview. The route operates seven days per week, with additional departure times on weekdays to serve commuters.

Since the Hiawatha stops at Milwaukee International Airport, travellers can choose between flying directly into Chicago or possibly finding cheaper flights into Milwaukee. From the Milwaukee airport, downtown Chicago is just a quick train ride away on the Hiawatha.

Amtrak Hiawatha trains are equipped with onboard WiFi and a checked baggage service for larger luggage. Passengers can also check bicycles and bring small pets onboard. However, because the Hiawatha covers only a short route, there is no onboard cafe car, and seating options are limited to coach class only.

Amtrak Hiawatha is an official partner of Wanderu and has been one since 2015. Wanderu makes it simple to browse and purchase train tickets for all of Amtrak's services across America. Don't forget to enter your Amtrak Guest Rewards number at checkout to earn valuable points on your purchase.

Contact Amtrak Hiawatha

Phone number:
1 (800) 872-7245
Online support:
Amtrak Hiawatha website

Amtrak Hiawatha Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Extra legroom
  • Loyalty rewards
  • Power points
  • Wifi

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Amtrak Hiawatha train coverage

Daily Trips
91
stations
5
cities
4
countries
1
  • United States

What travellers are saying about Amtrak Hiawatha

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Hiawatha had to say about their travel experience.

Travelling During COVID-19

  • “They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
    94%

Onboard Experience

  • “The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
    80%
  • “I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
    92%
  • “Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
    96%
  • “The train got there on time.”
    99%
  • “Seats were really comfy and spacious”
    94%
  • “The train was almost suspiciously clean”
    98%

Amtrak Hiawatha reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Hiawatha Based on 136 reviews

4.9

Ratings (Out of 5)

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Amtrak Hiawatha passenger reviews

  • Karen24 September 2026Milwaukee – Chicago

    Pros Relaxing and easy on and off access

  • Adeola24 January 2026Chicago – Milwaukee

    Pros It was calm Cons It was okay

  • Patricia24 December 2025Milwaukee – Chicago

    Pros No stop signs Quicker than greyhound Easy location to get around the city Cons Cleaner seats and trains Tips No

  • Annalese10 October 2025Chicago – Milwaukee

    Cons the borading process was long and confusing

  • Kimberly29 June 2025Milwaukee – Chicago

    Pros I was able to sleep comfortably on the ride back home. Cons Nothing. Everything was great. Tips Use wanderu; you won't regret it.

Amtrak Hiawatha Routes & Network

Amtrak Hiawatha’s train network features 18 train routes that connect 4 cities serving 5 stations. On average, Amtrak Hiawatha performs about 91 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Hiawatha offers the highest number of daily train service include Milwaukee and Chicago.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Hiawatha
CityDaily TripsEarliest trainLatest train
Milwaukee290:2523:47
Chicago206:1520:36
Glenview206:1023:25
Sturtevant236:1023:47

Amtrak Hiawatha Cancellation Policy

All Amtrak Hiawatha tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:

Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.

Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.

Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.

If your Amtrak Hiawatha ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Amtrak Hiawatha Baggage Policy

Hand Luggage

  • One (1) personal item – max. weight: 25 lbs (12 kg), max. dimensions: 14 x 11 x 7 in (35 x 28 x 18 cm)

  • Two (2) cabin bags – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 28 x 22 x 14 in (71 x 56 x 35 cm)

Additional Hand Luggage Rules:

  • Pushchairs and car seats do not count toward the hand luggage limit.

  • Overweight bags must be repacked so they are under 50 lbs. Boxes may be purchased at staffed stations to aid in repacking.

  • A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each cabin bag and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger.

Checked Baggage

  • Two (2) items for free – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 75 in / 191 cm (length + width + height)

  • Up to two (2) additional items: $20 fee per item

  • Oversized baggage (76-100 inches total): $20 fee per item

Not all Amtrak Hiawatha routes offer checked baggage service. Check ahead before travelling.

Additional Checked Baggage Rules:

  • Your luggage should be checked at least 45 minutes before the train departs.

  • ID tags are required for all luggage.

  • All luggage must be in containers that are suitable for transport (storage tubs and plastic bags are not allowed).

Special Items

  • Bicycles up to 50 lbs (23 kg) may be checked for $20.

  • Folding bikes (max 34 x 15.5 x 48 inches / 86 x 39 x 122 cm) can be carried on board for free.

  • Skis & snowboards count as checked baggage if under 50 lbs (23 kg) and 75 linear inches (191 cm).

  • Wheelchairs, walkers, and CPAP machines can be brought onboard for free.

For more information, check out Amtrak's Baggage Policy page.

Amtrak Hiawatha Train Guide & FAQs

Yes, Amtrak Hiawatha offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Hiawatha will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a film just to play it safe. Amtrak Hiawatha WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favourite show.

Yes, there are power sockets onboard Amtrak Hiawatha trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power sockets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Amtrak Hiawatha might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend bringing a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Amtrak Hiawatha has 91 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Amtrak Hiawatha does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Amtrak Hiawatha requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Hiawatha trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Amtrak Hiawatha does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most trains do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Amtrak Hiawatha does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Amtrak Hiawatha goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Hiawatha offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.

Yes, Amtrak Hiawatha allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.

Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.

Cheap Amtrak Hiawatha tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 91 trips per day on Amtrak Hiawatha, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter, and Amtrak Hiawatha tickets start at just SEK 89.20. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Hiawatha tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Hiawatha tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Hiawatha prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travellers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by travelling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best coach and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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