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How to get fromMadison to Senecaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Seneca by bus, train, car, or taxi

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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 Dwight Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 1m
    $115–186

  2. Drive 161.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Senecacar car 161.7 mi
    2h 49m
    $30–43

  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 Dwight Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $129–214

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dwight Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 20m
    $117–183

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    3. Take the taxi from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Senecataxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $124–181

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 255.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Seneca. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Dwight Station, then take the taxi to Seneca. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Seneca via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, and Dwight Station in around 7h 5m.

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