What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Appleton?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Appleton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Appleton?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Appleton is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $55 - $290.

How far is it from O'Hare to Appleton?

The distance between O'Hare and Appleton is 171 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Appleton without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi via Milwaukee which takes 6h 19m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Appleton?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from O'Hare to Appleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Appleton is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from O'Hare to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 53+ hotels available in Appleton.

O'Hare to Appleton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from O'Hare to Appleton by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)ORD - ATW
2h 27m
$56–288
Drive 180.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from O'Hare to Appleton180.3 mi
3h 9m
$33–48
Bus, taxi via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Station
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton
6h 19m
$163–261
Fly to Green Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)ORD - GRB
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appleton
2h 44m
$148–405
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)ORD - CWA
2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Appleton
3h 58m
$52–298
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit CenterFlixBus 2550
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appleton
7h 31m
$152–205
Bus, taxi via Milwaukee #2
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Transit, WI104
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit, WI to Appleton
8h 2m
$186–273
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Station
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appleton
8h 8m
$168–280

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

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1h 11mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 3 hours.

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