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How to get fromJoliet to Appletonby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 45m
    $61–110

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 27m
    $35–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    7h 3m
    $39–60

  4. Drive 216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Appletoncar car 216.3 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–57

  5. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    4h 23m
    $92–580

  6. Train, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    5h 56m
    $78–325

Joliet to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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