What is the distance between Appleton and Chicago?

Appleton and Chicago are 171 miles (276 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Navy Pier, Cloud Gate, Architectural River Cruise, Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

Bus Appleton to Chicago from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Appleton to Chicago on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Appleton	4h 30m	2:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
10:05am	Appleton	6h 39m	4:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
9:30am	Appleton	7h 35m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Appleton to Chicago on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Appleton	4h 30m	2:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
10:05am	Appleton	6h 39m	4:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
9:30am	Appleton	7h 35m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:57 PM CST.

Get from Appleton to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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.

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Megabus

3.5/5410 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Appleton to Chicago is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Chicago with Megabus. Tickets start at just $75, with an average price of around $75, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Appleton to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Appleton and Chicago?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$28

11/15

$24

Today

$36

11/17

$34

11/18

$24

11/19

$53

11/20

$55

11/21

$35

The cheapest trip from Appleton to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Appleton to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $60 for a bus ticket from Appleton to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.