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How to get fromFort Madison to Springfieldby train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Madison to Springfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 19m
  2. Drive 127.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Springfieldcar car 127.1 mi
    2h 54m
    $24–34
  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 Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 15m
    $53–178

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

You can take a train from Fort Madison to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 15m.

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