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Downers Grove to Appleton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downers Grove and Appleton takes 9h 47m and the fastest bus takes 7h 16m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Downers Grove to Appleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 47m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
$64
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Downers Grove to Appleton bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Downers Grove and Appleton. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Appleton at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at LaGrange Road and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 16m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA19h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 19m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Appleton via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 7h 25m.

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