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How to get fromLake Zurich to Madisonby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Madison by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    4h 36m
    $48–81

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Madisoncar car 107.9 mi
    2h 10m
    $20–29

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 19m
    $78–416

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Daily Route
    5h 32m
    $75–118

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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