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How to get fromAppleton to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2h 19m
    $46–252

  2. Drive  190.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Chicagocar car 190.3 mi
    3h 26m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    4h 39m
    $113–155

  4. Taxi to Green Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    2h 50m
    $131–352

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    6h 1m
    $64–88

  6. Bus via O'Hare

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 48m
    $91–112

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Chicago Bus Station via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 6h 1m.

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