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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Madisonby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Madison by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Daily Route / ...
    4h
    $40–79

  2. Bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    4h 3m
    $25–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    4h 2m
    $27–55

  4. Drive 147.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Madisoncar car 147.1 mi
    2h 30m
    $27–39

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3h 45m
    $54–387

Grand Central Station to Madison by foot, train, and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly.

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