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How to get fromMadison to Ottawaby bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Ottawa by bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $185–280

  2. Drive  147.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Ottawacar car 147.6 mi
    2h 33m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    9h 13m
    $98–156

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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Ottawa via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 9h 13m.

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