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How to get fromPalatine to Eau Claireby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to Eau Claire by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    4h 46m
    $46–300

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Madison
    8h 5m
    $68–112

  3. Drive 282.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Eau Clairecar car 282.4 mi
    5h 8m
    $52–75

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 4m
    $255–499

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 54m
    $111–530

Palatine to Eau Claire by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 8h 5m.

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