WI → IL · about 170 miles
Appleton to Chicago bus schedule
FlixBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Appleton to Chicago. The fastest takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 9:30 AM and the last at 9:35 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 4h 25m
- First bus
- 9:30 AM
- Last bus
- 9:35 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Appleton WI (APP) and arrives at Chicago Bus Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4h 30m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 2:00 PM | 4h 25m | Tue | FlixBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Appleton Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Appleton
- Appleton (Transit Center) Map of Appleton (Transit Center) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Appleton
Questions
How long is the bus from Appleton to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Appleton to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 9:35 AM (Tue).
Which bus companies go from Appleton to Chicago?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Appleton?
Buses to Chicago leave from Appleton (Transit Center).