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How to get fromMadison to Great Lakesby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Great Lakes by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Ravenswood to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    5h 32m
    $33–64

  2. Drive 113 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Great Lakescar car 113 mi
    2h 18m
    $21–30

  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 Great Lakestrain train
    5h 58m
    $47–93

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 47m
    $49–157

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    6h 37m
    $35–60

Madison to Great Lakes by bus, subway, and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 47m.

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