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How to get fromMadison to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 47m
    $47–81

  2. Drive 189.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 189.4 mi
    3h 24m
    $35–50

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl
    5h 51m
    $71–125

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 8m
    $62–329

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    6h 28m
    $43–103

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 5m
    $79–400

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 36m
    $634–1,050

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 6h 28m.

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