94 is a mess right now lots of construction ( Hubbards Cave) I 80 from I 57 to I 39 1.25 hrs I39 north to Rt 43 to Milwaukee approx 2.5 hrs i think 1 toll. A long way to avoid some tolls. If you have time order an Ipass ($10.00 plus toll deposit) save 50% off normal tolls
Going around wastes a lot more fuel and time than the toll booth fees.
Here is from my travel log in March on a Tuesday morning....
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Now we are headed for Chicago.. will hit it just about 9:45 am Central time.
first toll 1.50
1.50
1.50
1.85
2.85
Less than 10 bucks and we were through to the Wisconsin border by 11 am. We only slowed down for toll booths, and rest of the time was normal 55-60 mph driving. That was worth the tolls by far.
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I-39/90 is down to two lanes both ways from where they come together to the WI border. It can be miserable, esp at rush hour - 16 miles of heavy backup and narrow lanes. I was through there Labor Day weekend.
-dan