There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
2h 13m$48–257Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
4h 44m$29–46Drive 188.7 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Chicago Loopcar 188.7 mi
3h 26m$35–50Bus to Green Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to De Pere Park-N-Ridebus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRB - ORD
3h 42m$67–277Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus Wasau
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 4m$38–78
Appleton to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Appleton and Chicago Loop is 184 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Appleton to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $45 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
Appleton to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Chicago Loop is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Appleton to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Flights from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
Flights from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to De Pere Park-N-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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