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How to get fromMadison to Lincolnby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Lincoln by bus, train, or car

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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 Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 27m
    $78–162

  2. Drive 229.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Lincolncar car 229.4 mi
    3h 48m
    $42–61

  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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $90–194

  4. 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 Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 38m
    $76–166

  5. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $79–132

Madison to Lincoln by bus, foot, and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Lincoln. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Lincoln Station via Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 42m.

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