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How to get fromLouisville to Fort Madisonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Fort Madison by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    10h 6m
    $98–164

  2. Drive  418.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Fort Madisoncar car 418.9 mi
    7h 46m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    12h 55m
    $243–404

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SDF - 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 2m
    $238–674

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SDF - BRL
    6h 11m
    $122–533

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 10m
    $184–598

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 36m
    $172–531

Louisville to Fort Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) 3 times a day.

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