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How to get fromDowners Grove to Madisonby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Downers Grove to Madison by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Line 330 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 3m
    $29–58

  2. Drive 136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Madisoncar car 136.8 mi
    2h 30m
    $25–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove 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
    5h 56m
    $43–89

  4. Line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 27m
    $60–394

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 46m
    $31–60

Downers Grove to Madison by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Downers Grove to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 5h 3m.

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