There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells StationEmpire Builder / ...
5h 40m$33–107Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells159.2 mi
3h 12m$30–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Wisconsin DellsGreyhound US0150
6h 1m$58–101Fly, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Dells
5h 26m$54–281
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Palatine and Wisconsin Dells is 222 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 1m.
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Wisconsin Dells 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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