There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 52m$97–163Drive 178.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evanston to Wisconsin Dellscar 178.4 mi
3h 30m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
6h 26m$75–100Subway, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
- 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
6h 24m$62–288
Evanston to Wisconsin Dells by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston station to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Glenview Amtrak Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Evanston and Wisconsin Dells is 190 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Evanston to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Evanston to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glenview Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Wisconsin Dells via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 6h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Dempster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Evanston to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Evanston to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Wisconsin Dells is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Evanston to Wisconsin Dells.
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