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

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Waukegan is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Waukegan is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

How far is it from Appleton to Waukegan?

The distance between Appleton and Waukegan is 218 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Appleton to Waukegan without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $170 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Appleton to Waukegan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Waukegan is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Appleton to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 110+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Appleton to Waukegan - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
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 Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
5h 58m
$179–360
Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Appleton to Waukegan152.4 mi
2h 43m
$28–41
Fly, train
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ATW - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegan
4h 17m
Taxi, bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
7h 41m
$164–253
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 OTC to Waukegan
7h 53m
$158–215
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 OTC to Waukegan
8h 18m
$170–277

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Waukegan. However, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Amtrak Station, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Water & Chicago - Circle K, then take the bus to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan. Alternatively, you can drive from Appleton to Waukegan in around 2h 43m.

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