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How to get fromFort Madison to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 54m
    $76–118

  2. Drive  303.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Indianapoliscar car 303.7 mi
    5h 54m
    $56–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    10h 14m
    $220–354

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

    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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MLI - IND
    8h 17m
    $224–671

  5. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BRL - IND
    5h 30m
    $229–707

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    8h 30m
    $477–1,044

  7. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    7h 50m
    $171–240

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    8h 21m
    $194–741

Fort Madison to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Fort Madison to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily.

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