Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago to Shell Lakeby bus, car, train, shuttle or plane

Find Transport to Shell Lake

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Shell Lake by bus, car, train, shuttle, 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.

  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Menomonie Walmartbus
    3. Drive from Menomonie Walmart to Shell Lakecar
    9h 45m
    $78–117

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)planeORD - CWA
    2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Shell Lakecar
    6h 6m
    $66–320

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Shell LakeshuttleTrego
    11h 19m
    $135–257

  4. Drive 393.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Shell Lakecar393.1 mi
    6h 24m
    $72–104

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMDW - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Shell Lakeshuttle
    6h 14m
    $142–555

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union DepotbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Shell LakeshuttleTrego
    11h 50m
    $123–187

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to North Branchbus
    3. Drive from North Branch to Shell Lakecar
    12h 2m
    $83–243

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeORD - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Shell Lakeshuttle
    6h 32m
    $222–475

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Shell Lake, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Shell Lake. However, you can take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, take the bus to Menomonie Walmart, then drive to Shell Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Shell Lake via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Gate A1, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 11h 19m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Chicago

Trips to Shell Lake

Popular routes