There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisonSouthwest Chief
5h 23m$33–105Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IAChicago
8h 21m$76–155Drive 247.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison247.1 mi
4h 51m$46–66Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)ORD - BRL
3h 35m$100–185Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)ORD - UIN
- Take the bus from Quincy to Fort Madison
5h 50m$118–530
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Chicago & Paulina and arriving at Fort Madison via Michigan & Superior, Chicago, IL and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Fort Madison is 225 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison, including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago, IL station.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 3h 35m.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington, IA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Fort Madison.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IA once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $28–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Saver Fare
- $76
- Flex Fare
- $104
Bus from Quincy to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
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