What is the travel distance from Chicago to Appleton?

About 171 miles (276 km) separate Chicago and Appleton.

Bus Chicago to Appleton from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Appleton on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 30m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 25m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:34 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 $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Chicago Appleton recent customer reviews

My Driver was great kind and made me feel comfortable

Lavelle S.

July 27, 2025

Coach USA

4/5160 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Appleton by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Appleton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$43

11/17

$32

Today

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11/19

No data

11/20

$27

11/21

$34

11/22

$34

11/23

$39

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $27

To 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 $27 to $54 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-20.