There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 45m$172–273Drive 242 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Normalcar 242 mi
4h$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus
8h 58m$97–154Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane MSN - BMI
7h 32m$74–349Train, bus
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 51m$142–223
Wisconsin Dells to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Normal. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Watterson Commons via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Normal is 320 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Normal is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Watterson Commons via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Wisconsin Dells to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Wisconsin Dells to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Normal is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Normal.
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