IL → WI · about 170 miles
Chicago to Appleton bus schedule
FlixBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Chicago to Appleton. The fastest takes 4 hours 30 minutes; every bus leaves at 12:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 4h 30m
- Leaves at
- 12:00 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago Bus Station and arrives at Appleton WI (APP). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 4h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Appleton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Appleton
- Appleton (Transit Center) Map of Appleton (Transit Center) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Appleton to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Appleton?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Appleton?
Every departure is at 12:00 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Appleton?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Appleton leave from Chicago Bus Station.