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How to get fromAppleton to Portageby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Portage by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 22m
    $58–82

  2. Drive 228.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Portagecar car 228.8 mi
    4h 13m
    $42–61

  3. 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 Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3h 52m
    $70–271

  4. 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 Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl
    6h 49m
    $71–119

  5. Bus to Green Bay, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to De Pere Park-N-Ridebus bus
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 25m
    $92–296

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Portage. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Portage/Ogden Dunes, then take the taxi to Portage. Alternatively, you can drive from Appleton to Portage in around 4h 13m.

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