There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Oshkosh by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus Lab 210
4h 9m$41–72Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Oshkoshcar 170.1 mi
3h 9m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
3h 12m$78–320Train, bus via UW–Oshkosh
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW–Oshkoshbus Milwaukee / ...
4h 19m$41–72Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus Lab 210
4h 20m$33–45Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to UW–Oshkoshbus Milwaukee / ...
4h 55m$33–42
Chicago to Oshkosh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oshkosh is to bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE) which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oshkosh is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Oshkosh. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Oshkosh via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Oshkosh is 169 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oshkosh without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chicago to Oshkosh, including transfers.
Chicago to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $75 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.
Chicago to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oshkosh is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Chicago to Oshkosh.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oshkosh, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oshkosh via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to UW–Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee Airport to UW–Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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