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How to get fromChicago to Apple Riverby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Apple River by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Apple Rivercar car
    5h 42m
    $39–108

  2. Drive 145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Apple Rivercar car 145.7 mi
    2h 42m
    $27–39

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Maple Grove at Nesbitt to Apple Rivercar car
    5h 42m
    $64–452

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Junction to Apple Rivercar car
    6h 4m
    $34–59

  5. Bus, drive via Verona (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Apple Rivercar car
    7h 6m
    $40–60

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Apple River, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Apple River. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, take the bus to Madison, WI-Lake St., then drive to Apple River. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Apple River in around 2h 42m.

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