There are 3 ways to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus Wisconsin Coach Lines
4h 21m$97–118Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Oconomowoccar 85.4 mi
1h 57m$16–23Train
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 8m$96–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine station to Oconomowoc. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Goerke's Corners Park and Ride via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Oconomowoc. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Palatine and Oconomowoc is 128 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc, including transfers.
Palatine to Oconomowoc bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Palatine to Oconomowoc train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from Palatine to Oconomowoc is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Oconomowoc, WI, USA?
Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride every 3 hours. Tickets cost $42–46 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Oconomowoc via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Palatine to Oconomowoc bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.
Palatine to Oconomowoc train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Oconomowoc is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Palatine to Oconomowoc.
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