There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
5h 49m$85–124Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Wisconsin Dellscar 232.4 mi
4h 1m$43–62Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 1m$128–203Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
7h 7m$99–422
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Portage and Wisconsin Dells is 255 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Portage to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Wisconsin Dells is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Wisconsin Dells via Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Wisconsin Dells Station via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portage to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Portage to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Wisconsin Dells is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Portage to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 173+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.