There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 33m$108–179Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dellscar 164.2 mi
3h 10m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
6h 22m$76–101Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
6h 3m$63–288
Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Wisconsin Dells is 219 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr to Wisconsin Dells via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Arlington Heights to Wisconsin Dells.
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