There are 7 ways to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago by plane, taxi, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
2h 2m$33–229Taxi to Green Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRB - ORD
2h 42m$151–376Bus, train via Oshkosh
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus Lab 211
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
4h 40m$86–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago189 mi
3h 27mDrive 189 mi
- Drive from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicagocar 189 mi
3h 27m$35–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
4h 41m$44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 16m$51–93
Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Appleton Airport (ATW) and Chicago is 180 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Oshkosh which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago, including transfers.
Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Appleton Airport (ATW) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Appleton Airport (ATW), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Appleton Airport (ATW) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





