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How to get fromMontgomery to Madisonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montgomery to Madison by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 11m
    $41–77

  2. Drive  130.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montgomery to Madisoncar car 130.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 51m
    $71–124

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 47m
    $42–67

Montgomery to Madison by bus and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Montgomery to Madison. However, you can take the taxi to Jericho Rd & Terry Ave, take the line 524 bus to Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, walk to Aurora, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathbone Ave & Oliver Rd/River St to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, Aurora, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 6h 51m.

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