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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 53m
    $99–197

  2. Drive 226.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Grinnellcar car 226.7 mi
    4h 27m
    $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 7m
    $187–979

  4. Bus via Chicago

    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 Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    12h 27m
    $71–141

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    12h 30m
    $71–134

Madison to Grinnell by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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 Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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