What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Gurnee?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Gurnee is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Gurnee?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Gurnee?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Water & Chicago - Circle K, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Madison to Gurnee?

The distance between Madison and Gurnee is 141 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Gurnee without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Gurnee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Gurnee?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Madison to Gurnee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Gurnee bus from?

Madison to Gurnee bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Gurnee bus arrive?

Madison to Gurnee bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Madison to Gurnee?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Gurnee is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Madison to Gurnee.

Where can I stay near Gurnee?

There are 135+ hotels available in Gurnee.

Madison to Gurnee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Gurnee by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - AmtrakMadison
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganMilwaukee
5h 16m
$44–188
Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Gurnee107.2 mi
2h 10m
$20–29
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
6h 47m
$33–109
Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - AmtrakMadison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th StreetWisconsin Coach Lines
6h 10m
$28–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StVan Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
6h 44m
$26–51
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
6h 58m
$36–65

Madison to Gurnee by bus, train, and foot

48Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Gurnee.

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 16m.

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