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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 48m
    $33–64

  2. Drive 115.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Madisoncar car 115.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $21–31

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    6h 14m
    $47–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 57m
    $60–414

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 1m
    $34–59

Lake Forest to Madison by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Madison. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 6h 14m.

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