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How to get fromNaperville to Madisonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    5h 20m
    $30–61

  2. Drive 133.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Madisoncar car 133.4 mi
    2h 28m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus
    5h 56m
    $44–85

  4. Line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 32m
    $60–395

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 3m
    $32–61

Naperville to Madison by train and bus

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Naperville to Madison. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to UW Madison Campus - N Lake St via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal in around 5h 56m.

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