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How to get fromChicago to Germantownby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Germantown by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Dells Station to Germantowntaxi taxi
    4h 15m
    $153–238

  2. Drive 222.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Germantowncar car 222.8 mi
    3h 45m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Dells to Germantowntaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $127–180

  4. Fly to La Crosse, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Germantowncar car
    4h 25m
    $54–304

  5. Bus, taxi via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Dells to Germantowntaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $144–209

  6. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane ORD - CWA
    2. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Germantowntaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $138–405

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Dells to Germantowntaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $172–562

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Germantown. However, you can take the train to Wisconsin Dells Station then take the taxi to Germantown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wisconsin Dells then take the taxi to Germantown.

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