What is the cheapest way to get from Portage to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Portage to Madison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Portage to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Portage and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Portage to Madison?

The distance between Portage and Madison is 197 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portage to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Portage to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Portage to Madison?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Portage to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portage to Madison bus from?

Portage to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Portage to Madison bus arrive?

Portage to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portage to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Madison is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Portage to Madison.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portage to Madison?

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Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.

Portage to Madison - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portage to Madison by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
5h 41m
$52–86
Drive 186.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portage to Madisoncar 186.2 mi
3h 16m
$34–50
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Ssl
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 12m
$66–115
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
4h 57m
$78–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
6h 6m
$64–106
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
6h 21m
$54–86

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Portage to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 6h 6m.

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