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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 32m
    $31–62

  2. Drive  129.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Madisoncar car 129.3 mi
    2h 22m
    $23–32

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 19m
    $70–122

  4. Train, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 51m
    $41–256

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 9m
    $34–57

Aurora to Madison by train and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aurora to Madison. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 6h 19m.

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