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How to get fromFort Madison to Kentuckyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Madison to Kentucky by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 59m
    $77–142

  2. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 4m
    $128–289

  3. Drive  418 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Louisvillecar car 418 mi
    7h 44m
    $77–111

  4. Train, bus via Speedway

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    12h 40m
    $83–147

Fort Madison to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Madison to Kentucky. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Louisville Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 4m.

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