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How to get fromChicago to Rio, Wisconsinby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Rio, Wisconsin by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 10m
    $69–127

  2. Drive 155.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Rio, Wisconsincar car 155.9 mi
    3h 35m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Columbusbus bus 106
    5h 30m
    $79–118

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Rio, Wisconsintaxi taxi
    3h 28m
    $148–545

  5. Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    2. Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Rio, Wisconsincar car
    4h 52m
    $46–277

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Rio, Wisconsin via 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, Madison, and Columbus in around 5h 30m.

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