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How to get fromMadison to Lake Villaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Lake Villa 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 O'Hare Transfer to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    5h 37m
    $32–65

  2. Drive 97.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Lake Villacar car 97.3 mi
    1h 57m
    $18–26

  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 Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    6h 32m
    $46–91

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Villatrain train Ncs
    6h 47m
    $33–59

Madison to Lake Villa by bus, subway, and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Lake Villa. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, take the line 330 bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 8, walk to O'Hare Transfer, then take the train to Lake Villa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Lake Villa via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 32m.

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