What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $85 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Waupaca via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Chicago to Amherst?

The distance between Chicago and Amherst is 242 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Amherst?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chicago to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Amherst bus from?

Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Amherst bus arrive?

Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Amherst is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Chicago to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 28+ hotels available in Amherst.

Chicago to Amherst - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Amherst by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Waupacabus Lab 210
6h 7m
$75–137
Drive 221.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Amherstcar 221.6 mi
4h 2m
$41–59
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
2. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Amhersttaxi
3h 43m
$88–340
Bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Waupacabus Lab 210
6h 23m
$61–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
2. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Waupaca Mobilbus Green Bay / ...
6h 33m
$63–102
Fly to Appleton International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
2. Take the taxi from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Amhersttaxi
3h 54m
$172–635
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Amherstcar
4h 47m
$72–414
Fly to Green Bay, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane ORD - GRB
2. Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Waupaca Mobilbus
5h 43m
$96–346

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Amherst.

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amherst, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Amherst via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Waupaca in around 6h 23m.

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