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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Madison to Memphis by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 47m
    $99–165

  2. Drive  457.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Memphiscar car 457.8 mi
    8h 10m
    $84–121

  3. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane MLI - MEM
    9h 20m
    $266–934

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 54m
    $105–208

  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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    9h 32m
    $159–735

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    9h 21m
    $186–982

Fort Madison to Memphis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577 mi
  • Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Madison to Memphis. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, then take the line 12 bus to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Madison to Memphis in around 8h 10m.

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