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How to get fromJoliet to Fort Madisonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 56m
    $126–197

  2. Drive  209.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Fort Madisoncar car 209.8 mi
    4h 10m
    $36–52

  3. Line 834 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 17m
    $93–136

  4. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    4h 53m
    $133–332

  5. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar car
    6h 12m
    $60–288

Joliet to Fort Madison by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Fort Madison via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 56m.

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