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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Plano 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 Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 45m
    $44–87

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Planocar car 127.9 mi
    2h 41m
    $24–34

  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 Plano Stationtrain train
    6h
    $56–119

  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 Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 56m
    $42–91

Madison to Plano by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Plano. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Plano Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Plano Station via Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h.

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