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How to get fromChicago to Elkhart Lakeby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Elkhart Lake by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Milwaukee to Elkhart Laketaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $197–252

  2. Drive  146.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Elkhart Lakecar car 146.5 mi
    2h 51m
    $27–39

  3. Train, line 12 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from N5 & Clybourn to Service Road & Schroederbus bus 12
    3. Take the taxi from Service Road & Schroeder to Elkhart Laketaxi taxi
    3h 28m
    $179–236

  4. Fly to Appleton International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    2. Take the taxi from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Elkhart Laketaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $142–385

  5. Fly to Green Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    2. Drive from Green Bay (GRB) to Elkhart Lakecar car
    4h 19m
    $46–270

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Elkhart Lake. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee then take the taxi to Elkhart Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to N5 & Clybourn, take the line 12 bus to Service Road & Schroeder, then take the taxi to Elkhart Lake.

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