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How to get fromLincoln to Fort Madisonby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Fort Madison by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington IAbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 46m
    $122–195

  2. Drive 306.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Fort Madisoncar car 306.1 mi
    7h 2m
    $56–81

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LNK - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 44m
    $249–803

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane LNK - BRL
    7h 58m
    $115–417

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 3m
    $142–587

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Fort Madison via Lincoln Bus Depot, Des Moines, and Burlington IA in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and American Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) 4 times a day.

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