There are 11 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
7h 8m$200–318Drive 250.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapidscar 250.2 mi
4h 28m$46–66Train, bus via Appleton
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
9h 39m$84–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Wisconsin Rapids250.2 mi
4h 28mFly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
4h 18m$84–345Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Waupacabus
- Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
10h 7m$84–128Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus Green Bay
10h 13m$64–95Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Chicago to Green Bay Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the bus from Green Bay station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus Green Bay
10h 49m$66–109Fly to La Crosse, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
- Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Wisconsin Rapidscar
5h 36m$62–315Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
6h 55m$120–613Fly to Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane ORD - GRB
- Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
7h 27m$96–346
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 18m and costs $80 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Wisconsin Rapids. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Wisconsin Rapids Lamers via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Appleton Valley Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wisconsin Rapids is 303 miles. The road distance is 251.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 8m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Appleton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wisconsin Rapids.
There are 36+ hotels available in Wisconsin Rapids.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Wisconsin Rapids via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, Appleton Valley Transit, and Wisconsin Rapids Lamers in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Waupaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–33
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Waupaca Mobil to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Green Bay station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Wisconsin Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wisconsin Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








