What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Lake Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Lake Bluff is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Lake Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Lake Bluff is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Madison to Lake Bluff?

The distance between Madison and Lake Bluff is 143 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Lake Bluff without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Lake Bluff without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Lake Bluff?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Madison to Lake Bluff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Lake Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Lake Bluff is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Madison to Lake Bluff.

Where can I stay near Lake Bluff?

There are 108+ hotels available in Lake Bluff.

Madison to Lake Bluff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Lake Bluff 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 - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
5h 13m
$46–192
Drive 114.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Lake Bluffcar 114.3 mi
2h 24m
$21–31
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain
5h 48m
$34–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain Up-N
5h 45m
$27–48
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain Up-N
5h 59m
$36–58

Madison to Lake Bluff by bus, train, and foot

48Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Lake Bluff.

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Lake Bluff via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, and Waukegan in around 5h 13m.

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