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How to get fromChicago to Jeffersonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Jefferson by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus Daily Route / ...
    3h 29m
    $69–119

  2. Drive 111.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Jeffersoncar car 111.3 mi
    2h 27m
    $21–30

  3. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus Daily Route / ...
    3h 40m
    $55–91

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $152–515

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 50m
    $65–103

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus
    5h 8m
    $644–1,058

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jefferson, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jefferson via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 3h 40m.

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