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How to get fromMadison to Kirkwoodby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Kirkwood by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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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 Chicago Union Station to Kirkwood Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 50m
    $121–256

  2. Drive 372 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Kirkwoodcar car 372 mi
    6h 10m
    $68–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 21m
    $79–138

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSN - STL
    6h 50m
    $106–656

  5. 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 Kirkwood Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $135–283

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, line 49 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    3. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to Kirkwood @ Adams Sbbus bus
    6h
    $498–876

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

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    6h 59m
    $298–754

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    8h 21m
    $112–614

Madison to Kirkwood by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Kirkwood, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Kirkwood @ Adams Nb via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and South County Center in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly.

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