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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Rensselaer by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Rensselaer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 50m
    $49–106

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    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 Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    7h 27m
    $40–83

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    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 Rensselaer Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $73–150

  4. Drive 227.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Rensselaercar car 227.9 mi
    4h 2m
    $42–61

  5. Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $67–357

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    7h 30m
    $40–76

  7. Fly to Purdue University Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSN - LAF
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $78–438

Madison to Rensselaer by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Rensselaer, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Rensselaer Bus Stop via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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