There are 7 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 Burlington Trailways • 5 h 55 min
$49 - $68
Cheapest option
Amtrak Thruway, bus • 7 h 45 min
$20 - $26
5 alternative options
Bus Megabus • 6 h 20 min
$37 - $54
Train, bus • 6 h 34 min
$67 - $120
Drive • 3 h 43 min
$18 - $27
Fly to Dubuque, line 121 bus • 4 h 17 min
$198 - $414
Fly to Madison, bus • 6 h 51 min
$215 - $585
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Platteville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3 h 43 min.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Platteville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3 h 43 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Platteville. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Platteville, WI - UW via Dubuque, IA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 55 min.
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 5 h 55 min and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5 h 55 min to get from Chicago to Platteville, including transfers.
Chicago to Platteville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dubuque Airport is the direct flight which takes 52 min.
Chicago to Platteville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Dubuque, IA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Platteville is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3 h 43 min to drive from Chicago to Platteville.
- Distance: 158.2 miles
- Duration: 5 h 55 min
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Platteville, WI, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago to Platteville once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 4 h 25 min.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- 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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $220
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- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Dubuque, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Chicago to Madison - Langdon & N Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $28
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison, WI - Univ. of Wisconsin to Platteville, WI - UW
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Book at
- webstore.golamers.com
Bus from Madison, WI – Dutchmill Park & Ride to Platteville, WI - UW
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Book at
- webstore.golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque, IA to Platteville, WI - UW
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $14
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Book at
- webstore.golamers.com
- Phone
- 800-451-5333
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI to Madison, WI - Chazen UW Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $23
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- amtrak.com
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