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How to get fromMadison to Grinnellby bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Grinnell by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Grinnellbus bus Chicago
    11h 7m
    $82–161

  2. Drive 226.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Grinnellcar car 226.7 mi
    4h 23m
    $42–60

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 20m
    $231–1,170

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Grinnellbus bus Chicago
    11h 10m
    $88–169

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Grinnellbus bus
    11h 13m
    $89–214

Madison to Grinnell by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Grinnell via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago in around 11h 7m.

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