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

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to DeKalb by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 21m
    $123–174

  2. Drive  184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to DeKalbcar car 184.3 mi
    3h 35m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 36m
    $75–105

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 1m
    $53–268

  5. Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 31m
    $98–128

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: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Dekalb via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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