There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Fort Madison by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort MadisonSouthwest Chief
4h 11mDrive 127.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Fort Madison127.2 mi
2h 53m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisonSouthwest Chief
7h 49m$55–176Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to BurlingtonIndianapolis
5h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Fort Madison is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Fort Madison via Peoria and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Springfield and Fort Madison is 175 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Springfield to Fort Madison, including transfers.
Springfield to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Madison is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Fort Madison via Peoria Amtrak Station, Peoria, and Burlington in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $17–170
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Peoria to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peoria Amtrak Station.
Springfield to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Fort Madison is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Springfield to Fort Madison.
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