There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
5h 17m$71–135Drive 158.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Palatinecar 158.4 mi
3h 12m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
6h 34m$53–96Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
6h 2m$68–330
Wisconsin Dells to Palatine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Rand/Williams via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Palatine is 223 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Palatine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Rand/Williams via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@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
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin Dells to Palatine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Wisconsin Dells to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Palatine is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Palatine.
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