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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Batavia by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    6h 38m
    $33–66

  2. Drive 123 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Bataviacar car 123 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    7h 2m
    $49–97

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    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
    6h 57m
    $35–63

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    7h 21m
    $30–64

Madison to Batavia by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Batavia Ave & Wilson St via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva Metra in around 7h 21m.

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