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How to get fromBeaver Dam to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Beaver Dam to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 13m
    $77–135

  2. Drive 150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beaver Dam to Chicagocar car 150.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Beaver Dam, WI to Madisonbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    5h 18m
    $36–70

  4. Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Beaver Dam to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car car
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    3h 33m
    $43–252

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Beaver Dam, WI to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    5h 5m
    $60–336

Beaver Dam to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Beaver Dam, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beaver Dam, WI to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via Madison and 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride in around 5h 18m.

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