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How to get fromChicago to Spartaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sparta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain train Empire Builder / ...
    4h 36m
    $118–211

  2. Drive 255.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Spartacar car 255.4 mi
    4h 11m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Sparta, WIbus bus Milwaukee
    6h
    $59–102

  4. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Spartataxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $108–365

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Sparta, WIbus bus Milwaukee
    6h 4m
    $78–130

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from UW-Madison to Sparta, WIbus bus Milwaukee
    7h
    $61–109

  7. Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    2. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Spartacar car
    4h 41m
    $62–317

Chicago to Sparta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sparta, WI via Wisconsin Dells in around 6h.

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