Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Appleton | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Appleton | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 PM CST.
Get from Chicago to Appleton
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
2bus per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
290 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
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US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Appleton by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Appleton?
The distance covered from Chicago to Appleton is 276 km (171 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-18
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11-19
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Today
$39
11-21
$55
11-22
$52
11-23
$56
11-24
$57
11-25
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Appleton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $82 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-22.
