There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus FlixBus 2548
4h 57m$54–86Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 21m$29–105Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dellscar 176.4 mi
3h$33–47Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Dellscar
4h 32m$52–276Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
5h 21m$93–480
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Wisconsin Dells is 193 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 5h 21m.
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Wisconsin Dells via Madison and Wisconsin Dells in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–100 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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