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How to get fromOttawa to Madisonby taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ottawa to Madison by taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 39m
    $186–277

  2. Drive  147.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Madisoncar car 147.1 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 11m
    $99–154

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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 9h 11m.

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