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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Gilman 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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 25m
    $54–108

  2. Drive 216.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Gilmancar car 216.2 mi
    4h 10m
    $40–57

  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 Gilman Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $66–139

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 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 Gilman Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $65–352

  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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 36m
    $52–111

  6. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $92–363

Madison to Gilman by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Gilman. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Gilman Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Gilman Station via Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 40m.

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