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How to get fromAppleton to Downers Groveby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Downers Grove by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 53m
    $117–161

  2. Drive  194.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Downers Grovecar car 194.3 mi
    3h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    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
    8h 5m
    $96–120

  4. Fly from Appleton International Airport, 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 Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 41m
    $50–258

  5. Line 30 bus, taxi, bus, line 331 bus, line 313 bus

    1. Take the bus from Prospect and Walnut to Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the taxi from Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center to Oshkoshtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lakebus bus 331
    6. Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Centerbus bus 313
    8h 24m
    $67–91

  6. Taxi to Green Bay, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 16m
    $135–358

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Downers Grove via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and LaGrange Road in around 8h 5m.

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