There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 47m$68–139Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dellscar 161.2 mi
3h 9m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
6h 13m$75–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 3m$48–98
Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Sheridan Rd & Washington St and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Wisconsin Dells is 224 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Wisconsin Dells via Waukegan, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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
Train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $8–17
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Lake Forest to Wisconsin Dells.
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