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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfort to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 58m
    $45–80

  2. Drive 163.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfort to Madisoncar car 163.4 mi
    3h 8m
    $30–44

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    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
    6h 24m
    $69–125

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 55m
    $71–429

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 13m
    $45–75

  6. Line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. 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
    6h 29m
    $49–84

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Frankfort to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via 18624 W Creek Dr, Harlem Ave & 65th St, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave, Archer/72nd Ct., and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 6h 29m.

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