There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisonSouthwest Chief
6h 4m$50–138Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IAChicago
9h 10m$91–211Drive 299.8 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Fort Madison299.8 mi
5h 12m$55–79Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)ORD - BRL
4h 33m$125–213Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisonSouthwest Chief
7h 21m$65–143Bus, fly to Quincy Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)ORD - UIN
- Take the bus from Quincy to Fort Madison
6h 48m$133–268
Milwaukee to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison is to bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $120 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago, IL and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Fort Madison is 305 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Fort Madison is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Fort Madison via Chicago, IL and Burlington in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $28–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Saver Fare
- $76
- Flex Fare
- $104
Bus from Quincy to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Fort Madison is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Milwaukee to Fort Madison.
There are 12+ hotels available in Fort Madison.