There are 3 ways to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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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 39m$68–139Drive 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$68–113
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine station to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Palatine to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
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 39m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 28m.
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 39m. 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.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- 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 DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@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
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Palatine to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
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.
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