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How to get fromChicago to Apple Riverby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Apple River by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Apple Rivercar car
    5h 44m
    $51–106

  2. Drive  145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Apple Rivercar car 145.7 mi
    2h 42m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Plattevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Platteville to Apple Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $152–214

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Platteville to Apple Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $145–205

  5. Bus, taxi via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Platteville to Apple Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $145–193

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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Apple River, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Apple River. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, take the bus to Madison, WI-Lake St., then drive to Apple River. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Apple River in around 2h 42m.

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