There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rib Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rib Laketaxi
4h 38m$108–350Fly to Rhinelander, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Rib Lakecar
4h 37m$46–280Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Abbotsford-Colbybus
- Take the taxi from Abbotsford-Colby to Rib Laketaxi
8h 31m$102–171Drive 315.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rib Lakecar 315.2 mi
6h 13m$58–84Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Rib Lakecar
5h 5m$54–289Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
- Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Rib Lakecar
5h 52m$122–204Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Abbotsford WIbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the taxi from Abbotsford WI to Rib Laketaxi
9h 2m$89–146
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rib Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rib Lake is to fly and drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $280.
The distance between Chicago and Rib Lake is 292 miles. The road distance is 317 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rib Lake without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 31m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chicago to Rib Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rib Lake is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Chicago to Rib Lake.
There are six+ hotels available in Rib Lake.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rib Lake, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Rib Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), then take the taxi to Rib Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Abbotsford-Colby, then take the taxi to Rib Lake.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Abbotsford-Colby
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Abbotsford-Colby
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Abbotsford WI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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