How to get from Chicago to Appleton
3 ways, 275 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 4h 38m | $23–74 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 47m | $25–34 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 47m | $495–680 estimated |
Departures today
- 11:14 → 16:465h 32m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2550$23–55
- 11:30 → 16:465h 16m · 1 changeChicago Transit Authority 8$23–56
- 11:14 → 16:465h 32m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2550$23–55
- 11:30 → 16:465h 16m · 1 changeChicago Transit Authority 8$23–56
- 11:14 → 16:465h 32m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2550$23–55
- 11:55 → 16:334h 38m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2550$37–74
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chicago to Appleton?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 4h 38m door to door. The straight-line distance is 275 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chicago to Appleton?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $23. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Chicago to Appleton?
- Buses take about 4h 38m and cost $23–74 depending on operator and seat type. 7 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Appleton from Chicago by road?
- About 310 km, roughly 4h 47m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $25–34; tolls and parking are extra.