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How to get fromMadison to Elkhart Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Elkhart Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 12 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N5 & Clybourn to Service Road & Schroederbus bus 12
    3. Take the taxi from Service Road & Schroeder to Elkhart Laketaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $152–204

  2. Drive  99.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Elkhart Lakecar car 99.5 mi
    1h 55m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Madison
    2. Drive from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Elkhart Lakecar car
    2h 46m
    $32–44

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  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Elkhart Lake. However, you can take the bus to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, walk to N5 & Clybourn, take the line 12 bus to Service Road & Schroeder, then take the taxi to Elkhart Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Madison to Elkhart Lake in around 1h 55m.

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