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How to get fromChicago to Appletonby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Appleton by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus Lab 210
    4h 34m
    $112–155

  2. Drive  189.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Appletoncar car 189.4 mi
    3h 28m
    $35–50

  3. Fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    3h 8m
    $46–273

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus Lab 210
    4h 45m
    $79–106

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus Lab 210
    6h 18m
    $65–85

  6. Fly to Green Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $132–375

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh in around 4h 45m.

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