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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 58m
    $66–139

  2. Drive 209.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Fort Madisoncar car 209.8 mi
    4h 10m
    $39–56

  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 22m
    $79–128

  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 46m
    $98–207

  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 14m
    $61–309

Joliet to Fort Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Fort Madison. However, you can take the bus to Downers Grove Metra, walk to Downers Grove, take the train to Naperville, then take the train to Fort Madison. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Fort Madison via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Watterson Commons, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 22m.

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