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How to get fromChicago to Apple River Canyon State Parkby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Apple River Canyon State Park by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Apple River Canyon State Parkcar car
    4h 38m
    $32–61

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Apple River Canyon State Parkcar car 141.6 mi
    2h 41m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, drive via Verona

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Apple River Canyon State Parkcar car
    6h 43m
    $38–66

  4. Bus, drive via Verona #2

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Apple River Canyon State Parkcar car
    6h 48m
    $38–71

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Apple River Canyon State Park. However, you can take the bus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal then drive to Apple River Canyon State Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Apple River Canyon State Park in around 2h 41m.

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