There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock by train, bus, car, plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus, drive
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Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
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Take the bus from Milwaukee to Madison
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Drive from Madison to House on the Rock
6 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Bus via O'Hare
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Take the bus from Chicago - OHare Airport to Madison, WI - Dutch Mill P&R
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Drive
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Drive from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock
Fly to Madison, taxi
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Madison (MSN)
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Take a taxi from Madison to House on the Rock
Fly to Dubuque, drive
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Dubuque (DBQ)
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Drive from Dubuque to House on the Rock
Fly to La Crosse, drive
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)
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Drive from La Crosse to House on the Rock
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in House on the Rock is 800-232-4636.
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The social distance requirement in House on the Rock is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock is to drive, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 25m.
The distance between Grand Central Station and House on the Rock is 154 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madison Airport is the direct flight which takes 53 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Station to House on the Rock is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madison Airport.
There are 12+ hotels available in House on the Rock. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 153.9 miles
- Duration: 5h 19m
What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and House on the Rock, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to House on the Rock via Chicago Union Station, Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride, Madison, and Dodgeville, WI in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $460
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
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Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Schedules at
- badgerbus.com
- Book at
- badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison, WI - Dutch Mill P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $32
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago - OHare Airport to Madison, WI - Dutch Mill P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $19
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $14 - $19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $150 - $190
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
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