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How to get fromMadison to Elwoodby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Elwood 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 O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 13m
    $33–66

  2. Drive 160.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Elwoodcar car 160.4 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  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 Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    7h 29m
    $52–112

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 49m
    $36–64

  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 Yorktown Center to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    9h 24m
    $31–65

Madison to Elwood by bus, subway, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Mississippi/Deer Run via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Lake St & 5th Ave, Yorktown Center, Pace Transit Center Bay C, and Pace Transit Center Bay L in around 9h 24m.

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