There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Fox Lake by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Milwaukee
best- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain
5h 28m$42–87Drive 92.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Fox Lakecar 92.1 mi
1h 50m$17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
6h 34m$32–64Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
6h 53m$32–50
Madison to Fox Lake by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Fox Lake is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Fox Lake is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.
The distance between Madison and Fox Lake is 181 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Fox Lake without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 5h 28m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Madison to Fox Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Fox Lake is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Madison to Fox Lake.
There are 149+ hotels available in Fox Lake.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Madison to Fox Lake. However, you can take the bus to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, walk to Milwaukee, take the train to Glenview Amtrak Station, then take the train to Fox Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Fox Lake via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
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