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How to get fromDes Plaines to Appletonby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus) or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Appleton by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    2h 24m
    $49–273

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    6h 19m
    $29–48

  3. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 9m
    $47–92

  4. Drive 175.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Appletoncar car 175.6 mi
    3h 6m
    $32–47

  5. Fly to Green Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3h 50m
    $65–293

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 38m
    $37–108

Des Plaines to Appleton by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Appleton Amtrak Station via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Milwaukee in around 5h 9m.

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