Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Appleton.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to AppletonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Appleton. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Appleton: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Appleton Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Appleton was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $30To 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 $30 to $47 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 $30 which is on 2025-05-19.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Appleton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Appleton.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Appleton.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Appleton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Appleton?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop traveled bus routes
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