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How to get fromMadison to Auroraby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Aurora by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 30m
    $33–59

  2. Drive 129.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Auroracar car 129.2 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 45m
    $45–91

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 21m
    $44–304

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 41m
    $31–63

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    7h 18m

Madison to Aurora by bus, foot, and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to New York St & Broadway St via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 7h 18m.

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