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How to get fromNorth Chicago to Madisonby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from North Chicago to Madison by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Daily Route
    4h 51m
    $44–187

  2. Drive 113.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Chicago to Madisoncar car 113.2 mi
    2h 21m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 26m
    $34–101

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    4h 55m
    $65–444

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 1m
    $26–51

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 17m
    $34–59

North Chicago to Madison by train, foot, and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd to Madison, WI-Lake St. via 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 4h 51m.

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