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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 26m
    $69–121

  2. Drive  157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Oak Forestcar car 157.7 mi
    2h 55m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 36m
    $32–52

  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 LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train
    4h 48m
    $36–233

  5. Bus via Midway CTA Station

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    6h 37m
    $34–66

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

    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
    5h 9m
    $68–426

Madison to Oak Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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