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How to get fromMadison to New Buffaloby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to New Buffalo by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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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 train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    6h 17m
    $34–81

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $41–134

  3. Drive 215.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to New Buffalocar car 215.6 mi
    3h 44m
    $40–57

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train
    5h 52m
    $59–350

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    6h 36m
    $40–88

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSN - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Carroll Ave.train train
    6h 34m
    $109–551

Madison to New Buffalo by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and New Buffalo, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to New Buffalo. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to New Buffalo Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to New Buffalo Station via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 21m.

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