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There are 10 ways to get from Appleton to Chicago by car, bus, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, train

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    1. Drive from Appleton to Alexandriacar
    2. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    13h 2m
    $83–273

  2. Taxi, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Clara Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Clara City to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    13h 49m
    $160–336

  3. Drive 552 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Chicagocar552 mi
    9h 40m
    $101–146

  4. Drive to Watertown Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Appleton to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)car
    2. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATY - MDW
    7h 59m
    $86–455

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Clara Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Clara City to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    13h 54m
    $153–301

  6. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Clara Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Clara City to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    13h 54m
    $166–375

  7. Taxi, bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Granite Fallstaxi
    2. Take the bus from Granite Falls to Sioux Fallsbus
    3. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFSD - ORD
    7h 8m
    $156–470

  8. Taxi, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Clara Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Clara City to Minneapolisbus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    8h 25m
    $263–590

  9. Taxi, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Clara Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Clara City to Minneapolisbus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    8h 19m
    $183–680

  10. Taxi, bus to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Summit Cornertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Summit Corner to Fargobus
    3. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAR - ORD
    7h 3m
    $200–533

Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Chicago. However, you can drive to Alexandria, take the bus to Minneapolis, walk to Target Field Station Platform 1, take the vehicle to Union Depot Station, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Clara City, take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Chicago, walk to Cumberland, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue.

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