How far is Wisconsin Dells from Chicago?

Wisconsin Dells and Chicago are 164 miles (264 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 Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Conservatory.

Bus Wisconsin Dells to Chicago from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wisconsin Dells to Chicago on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	3h 55m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 5m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	5h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 5m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 50m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 20m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wisconsin Dells to Chicago on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 5m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	3h 55m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	5h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 5m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 50m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 20m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wisconsin Dells to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	3h 55m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 5m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	5h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:15am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 5m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	4h 50m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	7h 20m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	Wisconsin Dells (Mc Donalds)	6h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 24mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $114	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $109	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,289 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago by bus

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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

11/10

$39

11/11

$40

Today

$36

11/13

$35

11/14

$35

11/15

$38

11/16

$36

11/17

$27

The cheapest trip from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Wisconsin Dells to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $92 for a bus ticket from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus 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.