There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 18m$29–95Bus
- 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
7h$57–92Drive 175.6 mi
- Drive from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dellscar 175.6 mi
3h 26m$33–47Fly, 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 52m$54–287
Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Wilmette and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Wilmette and Wisconsin Dells is 210 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $29 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $29 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h.
Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Wilmette to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–90 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Wisconsin Dells via Davis & Benson, Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Wisconsin Dells in around 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $25–90
- 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
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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