There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Poynette by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 38m$97–168Drive 165.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Poynettecar 165.8 mi
2h 50m$31–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the taxi from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Poynettetaxi
4h 30m$111–164Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3h 25m$118–455Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
4h 51m$83–123Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Poynettecar
4h 56m$54–301
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Poynette is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Poynette is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Poynette. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hanson at Metro Garage via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Poynette. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Portage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Poynette is 191 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Poynette without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Poynette, including transfers.
Chicago to Poynette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Poynette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Poynette is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $460 and takes 3h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Poynette, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portage 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Poynette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Chicago to Poynette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Poynette is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Chicago to Poynette.
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