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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Des Plainesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    4h 57m
    $65–131

  2. Drive 176 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plainescar car 176 mi
    2h 59m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    5h 33m
    $47–82

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    4h 48m
    $63–394

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    5h 16m
    $635–1,088

Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Des Plaines Metra Station via Wisconsin Dells, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 5h 33m.

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