There are 4 ways to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portage to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 40m$78–147Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cascade Mountain to Chicagocar 177.3 mi
2h 58m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
4h 17m$88–129Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Cascade Mountain to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
2h 37m$143–424
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Cascade Mountain to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cascade Mountain to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Portage and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Cascade Mountain and Chicago is 185 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago, including transfers.
Cascade Mountain to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Cascade Mountain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portage station.
The best way to get from Cascade Mountain to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Cascade Mountain, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portage to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portage to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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More Questions & Answers
Cascade Mountain to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cascade Mountain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cascade Mountain to Chicago is 178 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cascade Mountain to Chicago.
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