What is the travel distance from Chicago to Appleton?

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

Bus Chicago to Appleton from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Appleton on November 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 25m	4:30pm	Appleton	Cheapest
		12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 30m	4:30pm	Appleton	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:35 PM CDT.

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 $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Appleton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39

Average bus trip duration4h 30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure10:05am

Distance170 miles (273 km)

Latest bus departure12:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,153 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

4/5159 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Chicago to Appleton Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Appleton

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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

10/31

$27

11/01

$30

Today

$25

11/03

$28

11/04

No data

11/05

No data

11/06

$22

11/07

$27

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $46 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 $22 which is on 2025-11-06.

About Bus Travel

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 bus 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.

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