There are 3 ways to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 21m$67–138Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dellscar 178.2 mi
3h 10m$33–47Bus
- 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 / ...
6h 26m$52–92
Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from 1st St & York St and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Mannheim/Lake, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Wisconsin Dells is 212 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Wisconsin Dells via Lake St & Mannheim Rd, Mannheim/Lake, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Wisconsin Dells in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Elmhurst to Wisconsin Dells.
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