What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Appleton?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Appleton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Appleton?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Appleton is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $280.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Appleton?

The distance between Des Plaines and Appleton is 170 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Appleton without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs $160 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Appleton?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Des Plaines to Appleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Appleton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Des Plaines to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 79+ hotels available in Appleton.

Des Plaines to Appleton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Plaines to Appleton by plane, bus, taxi, car, or train

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 Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
2h 29m
$49–273
Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Appletoncar 175.6 mi
3h 6m
$32–47
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Green Bay Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
6h 33m
$162–228
Fly to Green Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane ORD - GRB
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
2h 53m
$130–370
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Appletoncar
4h 2m
$50–283
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appletontaxi
8h 7m
$169–280
Bus, taxi via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Transit, WIbus 104
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit, WI to Appletontaxi
8h 12m
$186–273

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Appleton.

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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.

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