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How to get fromAppleton to Elginby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Elgin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    2h 53m
    $49–241

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    6h 31m
    $28–46

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 44m
    $36–103

  4. Drive 174.9 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Elgincar car 174.9 mi
    3h 30m
    $32–47

  5. Bus to Green Bay, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 24m
    $68–261

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    6h 41m
    $51–98

Appleton to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 6h 41m.

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