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How to get fromWaukegan to Appletonby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Appleton by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 32m
    $48–175

  2. Drive 152.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Appletoncar car 152.6 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–41

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    4h 28m
    $57–275

  4. Bus 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 bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 17m
    $36–78

Waukegan to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Appleton Amtrak Station via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Milwaukee in around 4h 32m.

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