There are 5 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- 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
4h 5m$78–429Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dellscar 180.4 mi
3h$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
5h 29m$48–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 31m$62–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Wisconsin Dells180.4 mi
3h
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Wisconsin Dells is 174 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a subway from O'Hare to Wisconsin Dells via Cumberland, Chicago, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 156+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Wisconsin Dells. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







