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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Appletonby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Appleton by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    3h 47m
    $57–265

  2. Drive 160.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Appletoncar car 160.8 mi
    3h 10m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    7h 5m
    $32–50

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 24m
    $41–115

  5. Train, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    5h 14m
    $73–295

  6. Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 13m
    $50–98

Crystal Lake to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Appleton. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Appleton International Airport (ATW), then take the taxi to Appleton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Appleton Transit Center via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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