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How to get fromFort Madison to Indianapolisby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Burlington IA to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 21m
    $104–165

  2. Drive 303.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Indianapoliscar car 303.7 mi
    5h 54m
    $56–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    10h 14m
    $116–252

  4. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MLI - IND
    8h 7m
    $184–607

  5. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BRL - IND
    6h 33m
    $138–522

  6. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    8h 43m
    $148–315

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    8h 41m
    $215–619

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    8h 31m
    $140–689

Fort Madison to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Burlington IA to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 14m.

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