There are 5 ways to get from Gurnee to Appleton by bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus Milwaukee
6h 44m$51–158Drive 149.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to Appletoncar 149.5 mi
2h 40m$28–40Train, fly
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
5h 24m$59–278Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus Milwaukee
7h 41m$42–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
8h 14m$46–90
Gurnee to Appleton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Appleton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Appleton is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gurnee to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave and arriving at Appleton via Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Gurnee and Appleton is 167 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Gurnee to Appleton, including transfers.
Gurnee to Appleton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Gurnee to Appleton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Appleton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Gurnee to Appleton.
There are 69+ hotels available in Appleton.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Appleton via Sheridan Rd & Madison St, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–25
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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