There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus FlixBus 2548
5h 2m$47–84Drive 175.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dellscar 175.8 mi
2h 59m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 20m$57–128Fly, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
5h 13m$71–417
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Wisconsin Dells is 193 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Wisconsin Dells via Madison and Wisconsin Dells in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Des Plaines to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 194+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.