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How to get fromChicago to Elkhart Lakeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Elkhart Lake by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Sheboygan Transitbus bus 1490 / ...
    3h 57m
    $70–112

  2. Drive  146.5 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Sheboygan Transitbus bus 1490 / ...
    4h 8m
    $61–86

  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 2m
    $148–395

  5. Bus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Sheboygan Transitbus bus 1490 / ...
    6h 8m
    $88–113

  6. 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 10m
    $46–280

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Elkhart Lake via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan Transit in around 4h 8m.

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