What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Appleton?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Appleton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Appleton?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Appleton is to bus and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $55 - $290.

How far is it from Elgin to Appleton?

The distance between Elgin and Appleton is 196 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Appleton without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi via Milwaukee which takes 8h 10m and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Appleton?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Elgin to Appleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Elgin to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Appleton is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Elgin to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 75+ hotels available in Appleton.

Elgin to Appleton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Appleton by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)ORD - ATW
3h 3m
$59–282
Drive 175.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Appleton175.4 mi
3h 28m
$32–47
Bus, taxi via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Transit, WI104
4. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit, WI to Appleton
8h 10m
$175–287
Bus, fly to Green Bay, taxi
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)ORD - GRB
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appleton
3h 28m
$140–379
Bus, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)ORD - CWA
3. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Appleton
4h 34m
$55–292
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appleton
8h 17m
$159–217
Train, bus, taxi via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Station
4. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton
8h 40m
$163–287
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Station
4. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton
8h 48m
$175–278

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

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1h 12mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Appleton.

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Appleton. However, you can take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, 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 the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to Cumberland, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, walk to S6 & Clybourn, take the line 19 bus to Atkinson & N21, walk to Capitol & Teutonia, take the bus to Kenwood & Prospect, take the bus to Green Bay Transit, WI, then take the taxi to Appleton.

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