There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
7h 5m$34–60Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h 12m$33–58Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 34m$41–114Drive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Appleton to DeKalbcar 184.3 mi
3h 35m$34–49Fly, train
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
5h 56m$54–253
Appleton to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to DeKalb is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Appleton and DeKalb is 263 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Appleton to DeKalb, including transfers.
Appleton to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
Appleton to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to DeKalb is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Appleton to DeKalb.
Book your Appleton to DeKalb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
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
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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