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How to get fromAppleton to Lake Forestby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Lake Forest by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus Wasau / ...
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    6h 18m
    $29–66

  2. Bus via Kenosha

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukee Airportbus bus Wasau / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 48m
    $26–45

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 50m
    $45–82

  4. Drive  159.6 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Lake Forestcar car 159.6 mi
    2h 50m
    $30–43

  5. Fly from Appleton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 55m
    $50–269

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    6h 49m
    $35–52

  7. Fly from Green Bay, train

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 17m
    $72–294

Appleton to Lake Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Appleton to Lake Forest. via Milwaukee, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, and Waukegan in around 6h 18m.

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