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

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There are 4 ways to get from Appleton to Waukegan by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    4h 31m
    $49–213

  2. Drive 152.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Waukegancar car 152.4 mi
    2h 44m
    $28–41

  3. 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 16m
    $53–244

  4. Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 15m
    $38–111

Appleton to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Milwaukee and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 4h 31m.

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