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How to get fromMadison to Woodstockby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Woodstocktrain train Up-Nw
    5h 40m
    $32–63

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Woodstockcar car 84.6 mi
    1h 48m
    $16–23

  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 Woodstocktrain train
    6h 46m
    $59–111

  4. Bus

    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 Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    6h 55m
    $32–65

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Woodstocktrain train Up-Nw
    7h 25m
    $35–60

Madison to Woodstock by bus, subway, and train

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Woodstock via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Crystal Lake Metra Station, and Crystal Lake in around 6h 55m.

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