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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 46m
    $76–118

  2. Drive  304.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Fort Madisoncar car 304.6 mi
    5h 55m
    $51–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 35m
    $228–355

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 40m
    $223–603

  5. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    7h 47m
    $160–371

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane IND - BRL
    6h 4m
    $127–532

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 40m
    $507–1,000

  8. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 18m
    $179–597

Indianapolis to Fort Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) 4 times a day.

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