There are 6 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 51m$30–89Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
6h 18m$56–93Drive 176.1 mi
- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plainescar 176.1 mi
3h 2m$33–47Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
4h 43m$125–392Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly
- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
4h 18m$103–301Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
5h 19m$334–848
Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Des Plaines is 212 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Center St & Algonquin Rd via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
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