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How to get fromJackson to Madisonby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Jackson to Madison by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    7h 58m
    $76–172

  2. Bus via Jackson Bus Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    9h 40m
    $59–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 21m
    $75–127

  4. Drive  353.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Madisoncar car 353.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $65–94

  5. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAN - MSN
    5h 25m
    $219–720

  6. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station 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
    8h 45m
    $91–207

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    5h 19m
    $120–742

  8. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 4m
    $196–503

Jackson to Madison by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Union Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 8h 21m.

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