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How to get fromAtlanta to Fort Madisonby plane, car, bus, train or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Fort Madison by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar car
    5h 20m
    $80–380

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    18h 37m

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    19h 30m
    $116–316

  4. Drive 751.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Fort Madisoncar car 751.1 mi
    12h 46m
    $138–198

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    6h 36m
    $170–534

  6. Bus, train via Chicago #2

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 9m
    $107–305

  7. Bus, train via Chicago #3

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 30m
    $107–304

Atlanta to Fort Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Fort Madison. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Fort Madison. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Fort Madison via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 18h 37m.

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