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How to get fromFort Madison to Appletonby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Madison to Appleton by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    9h 59m
    $82–171

  2. Drive  354.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Appletoncar car 354.2 mi
    7h
    $65–94

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    10h 14m
    $88–200

  4. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MLI - ATW
    8h 25m
    $194–521

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    7h 33m
    $107–412

Fort Madison to Appleton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Madison to Appleton. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Appleton Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Appleton via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee in around 10h 14m.

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