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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Saint Charles by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    4h 51m
    $58–104

  2. Drive 118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Saint Charlescar car 118.6 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  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 OTC to Genevatrain train
    6h 1m
    $59–108

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 28m
    $76–356

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    6h 40m
    $47–75

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Saint Charles via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 4h 51m.

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