There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 41m$33–79Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Wisconsin Dellscar 158.6 mi
3h 12m$29–42Bus
- 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
6h 28m$58–91Fly, 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
5h 24m$53–286
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Palatine and Wisconsin Dells is 222 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
The best way to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 28m.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Wisconsin Dells is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 191+ hotels available in 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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Wisconsin Dells in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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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