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How to get fromIllinois State University to Madisonby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois State University to Madison by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    7h 15m
    $66–136

  2. Drive 196.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Madisoncar car 196.3 mi
    3h 17m
    $36–52

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 41m
    $80–165

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BMI - MSN
    6h 44m
    $63–423

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    7h 36m
    $71–118

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 38m
    $61–118

Illinois State University to Madison by foot, train, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Watterson Commons, O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 7h 36m.

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