There are 8 ways to get from Manitowoc to Chicago by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus 1490 / ...
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
4h 17m$40–79Drive 169 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manitowoc to Chicagocar 169 mi
3h 1m$31–45Taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Manitowoc to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
3h 16m$144–367Bus
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus 1490 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
4h 23m$32–51Bus via O'Hare
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus 1490 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 9m$59–76Bus to Green Bay, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRB - ORD
3h 51m$79–309Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
5h 12m$623–998Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
4h 54m$68–408
Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manitowoc to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Manitowoc, WI and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Manitowoc and Chicago is 168 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.
The best way to get from Manitowoc to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manitowoc to Chicago, including transfers.
Manitowoc to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Manitowoc, WI station.
Manitowoc to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manitowoc to Chicago is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Manitowoc to Chicago.
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What companies run services between Manitowoc, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Station via Manitowoc, WI, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 4h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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