There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Platteville by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 6h 20m
$53 - $58
4 alternative options
Train, bus • 6h 44m
$55 - $92
Drive • 3h 36m
$18 - $27
Fly to Dubuque, line 121 bus • 4h 26m
$193 - $409
Fly to Madison, bus • 6h 58m
$215 - $583
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Platteville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Platteville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Platteville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Platteville via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Platteville is 158 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Platteville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Chicago to Platteville, including transfers.
Chicago to Platteville bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dubuque Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 2m.
Chicago to Platteville bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Platteville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Platteville is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chicago to Platteville.
- Distance: 158.2 miles
- Duration: 6h 20m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Platteville, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Platteville via Madison, WI-Langdon & N Park and Madison in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
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- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison, WI-Langdon & N Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- vangalderbus.com
- Book at
- govangalder.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Platteville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque, IA to Platteville
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $14
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Langdon St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $24
- Schedules at
- badgerbus.com
- Book at
- badgerbus.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Langdon St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI to Madison - Langdon & N Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $19
- Book at
- megabus.com
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