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How to get fromMadison to Wonder Lakeby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Wonder Lake by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain train
    5h 48m
    $62–146

  2. Drive 87.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Wonder Lakecar car 87.4 mi
    1h 55m
    $16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    6h 17m
    $60–95

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Wonder Lakecar car
    2h 15m
    $20–46

  5. Bus, train

    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 Fox Laketrain train Md-N
    6h 54m
    $58–94

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain train Md-N
    7h 13m
    $64–101

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Wonder Lake via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 6h 17m.

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