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How to get fromWaukegan to Appletonby bus, taxi, car, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Appleton by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appletontaxi
    6h 2m
    $179–360

  2. Drive 152.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Appletoncar152.6 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  3. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)planeORD - ATW
    4h 31m
    $100–584

  4. Bus, taxi via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appletontaxi
    7h 47m
    $164–257

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
    8h 22m
    $157–215

  6. Train, fly to Green Bay, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)planeORD - GRB
    3. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
    4h 50m
    $151–421

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Appleton. However, you can take the bus to Water & Chicago - Circle K, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Green Bay Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Appleton. Alternatively, you can drive from Waukegan to Appleton in around 2h 43m.

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