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How to get fromMemphis to Fort Madisonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Fort Madison by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    14h 23m
    $98–168

  2. Drive  465.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Fort Madisoncar car 465.7 mi
    7h 55m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, train via Anna

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    14h 38m
    $231–460

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEM - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 3m
    $225–667

  5. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    14h 50m
    $104–211

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 30m
    $123–566

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h
    $111–479

Memphis to Fort Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Fort Madison. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Airways Transit Center, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, walk to Transfer Center Stop B, take the line 7 bus to Jefferson & 4th, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Fort Madison. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memphis to Fort Madison via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Anna - Shell, Carbondale, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 38m.

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