There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 27m$28–75Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus FlixBus 2548
5h 51m$55–86Drive 179.4 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dellscar 179.4 mi
2h 59m$33–48Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Dellscar
4h 33m$50–281Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- 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
5h 21m$94–493
O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between O'Hare and Wisconsin Dells is 210 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $27 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $27 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.
O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells is 180 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave to Wisconsin Dells via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Wisconsin Dells in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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