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How to get fromDowners Grove to Appletonby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus) or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 45m
    $46–72

  2. Drive 194.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Appletoncar car 194.4 mi
    3h 27m
    $36–52

  3. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    4h 10m
    $55–283

  4. 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
    7h 44m
    $61–73

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    7h 55m
    $36–51

  6. Train, fly to Green Bay, bus

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 37m
    $71–303

Downers Grove to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Appleton Amtrak Station via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 7h 44m.

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