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How to get fromSouth Elgin to Madisonby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Elgin to Madison by bus, train, or car

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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
    5h 32m
    $27–55

  2. Drive 113.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Elgin to Madisoncar car 113.7 mi
    1h 58m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin 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
    7h 11m
    $43–86

South Elgin to Madison by bus

Calendar55Weekly Buses
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St 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 5h 32m.

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