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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Charles to Madison by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    4h 54m
    $62–97

  2. Drive 118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Madisoncar car 118.7 mi
    2h 5m
    $22–32

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain 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 30m
    $59–108

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3h 59m
    $92–453

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 4m
    $45–80

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 16m
    $46–75

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 4h 54m.

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