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How to get fromJoliet to Appletonby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Appleton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    6h 55m
    $35–52

  2. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    7h 15m
    $41–81

  3. Drive  216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Appletoncar car 216.3 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–57

  4. Train, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    4h 18m
    $57–290

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 14m
    $39–58

  6. Train, fly to Green Bay, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    3. Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    5h 50m
    $78–315

Joliet to Appleton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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