There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 31m$81–145Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Cascade Mountaincar 177.9 mi
2h 58m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
4h 11m$87–130Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Cascade Mountaintaxi
3h 29m$152–535
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Cascade Mountain. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Cascade Mountain. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Portage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Chicago and Cascade Mountain is 185 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain, including transfers.
Chicago to Cascade Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Cascade Mountain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cascade Mountain is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cascade Mountain, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portage 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Cascade Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wisconsin Dells station.
Chicago to Cascade Mountain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cascade Mountain is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chicago to Cascade Mountain.
There are 156+ hotels available in Cascade Mountain.