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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Fort Madisonby train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    3h 35m
    $50–130

  2. Drive  246.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisoncar car 246.7 mi
    4h 52m
    $45–65

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar car
    5h 3m
    $56–292

Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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