There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Devils Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 58m$121–196Drive 186.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Devils Lakecar 186.9 mi
3h 18m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
4h 9m$77–119Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 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 Devils Laketaxi
3h 44m$162–545Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the taxi from Parmenter at Century to Devils Laketaxi
5h 35m$118–176Fly to La Crosse, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
- Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Devils Lakecar
4h 51m$62–313Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Devils Lakecar
5h 6m$62–315
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 Devils Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Devils Lake is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Devils Lake. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Devils Lake. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Portage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Chicago and Devils Lake is 200 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Devils Lake without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chicago to Devils Lake, including transfers.
Chicago to Devils Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Devils Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Devils Lake is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Devils Lake, Sauk County, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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
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 Devils Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wisconsin Dells station.
Chicago to Devils Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Devils Lake is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chicago to Devils Lake.
There are 136+ hotels available in Devils Lake.







