What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Wonder Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Wonder Lake is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Wonder Lake?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Wonder Lake is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Wonder Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Wonder Lake station. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Crystal Lake Metra Station via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Madison to Wonder Lake?

The distance between Madison and Wonder Lake is 192 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Wonder Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Wonder Lake without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Wonder Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Madison to Wonder Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Wonder Lake bus from?

Madison to Wonder Lake bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Where does the Madison to Wonder Lake bus arrive?

Madison to Wonder Lake bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.

Can I drive from Madison to Wonder Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Wonder Lake is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Madison to Wonder Lake.

Where can I stay near Wonder Lake?

There are 117+ hotels available in Wonder Lake.

Madison to Wonder Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Wonder Lake by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Milwaukee
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain
5h 48m
$69–113
Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Wonder Lakecar 87.5 mi
1h 56m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
6h 6m
$69–110
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus Van Galder
2. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Wonder Lakecar
2h 15m
$17–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
6h 54m
$67–109
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
7h 13m
$65–99

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Wonder Lake via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 6h 6m.

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