What is the cheapest way to get from Appleton to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Elgin is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Appleton to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $260.

How far is it from Appleton to Elgin?

The distance between Appleton and Elgin is 195 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.

How do I travel from Appleton to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Appleton to Elgin without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $150 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Appleton to Elgin?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Appleton to Elgin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Elgin is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Appleton to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin.

Appleton to Elgin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Elgin by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ATW - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
3h 2m
$52–251
Drive 174.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Appleton to Elgin174.9 mi
3h 28m
$32–47
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
7h 53m
$155–212
Taxi to Green Bay, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GRB - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
3h 28m
$135–358
Drive to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Appleton to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)
2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CWA - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
4h 29m
$50–261
Taxi, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4603
8h 8m
$183–277
Taxi, bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
8h 11m
$169–277
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit, WI
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit, WI to Madison105
3. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4603
9h 34m
$176–290

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

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Appleton to Elgin.

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Union Station, then take the train to Elgin.

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