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How to get fromWaukegan to Madisonby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Madison by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Daily Route
    3h 44m
    $48–149

  2. Drive 110.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Madisoncar car 110.5 mi
    2h 17m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 2m
    $34–65

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 15m
    $36–65

Waukegan to Madison by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 3h 44m.

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