What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Lockport?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Lockport is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Lockport?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Lockport is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Lockport?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Lockport station. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Lockport Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Madison to Lockport?

The distance between Madison and Lockport is 198 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Lockport without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Lockport without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Lockport?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Madison to Lockport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Lockport bus from?

Madison to Lockport bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Where does the Madison to Lockport bus arrive?

Madison to Lockport bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Can I drive from Madison to Lockport?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Lockport is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Madison to Lockport.

Where can I stay near Lockport?

There are 140+ hotels available in Lockport.

Madison to Lockport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Lockport by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lockporttrain Hc
5h 56m
$38–78
Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Lockportcar 152.6 mi
2h 47m
$28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Lockport Metra Stationbus 755
6h 11m
$29–61
Fly, train
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lockporttrain
5h 30m
$44–324
Bus via Downers Grove Metra
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
7h 8m
$32–66
Bus via Downers Grove Metra #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
7h 28m
$30–56

Madison to Lockport by bus and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Lockport Metra Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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