There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Juneau by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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 Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 21m$93–149Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Juneaucar 138.5 mi
3h$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus Daily Route
3h 57m$105–135Fly 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 Juneautaxi
3h 43m$178–525Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Juneaucar
4h 7m$48–283
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Juneau is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Juneau is to drive which takes 3h and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Juneau. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Johnson Creek Outlets via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Juneau station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Juneau is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Juneau without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chicago to Juneau, including transfers.
Chicago to Juneau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Juneau train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Juneau is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Juneau, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Juneau via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 3h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Juneau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Juneau train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Juneau is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Chicago to Juneau.
There are 12+ hotels available in Juneau.