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Trains from Chicago to Madison

🚅 Hop aboard the train for a scenic journey from Chicago to Madison! Covering a distance of 244.6 km, the trip takes approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. 🚌 Upon arrival in Madison, catch a bus towards your final destination. The bus ride takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes, departing from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station and arriving at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, operated by Van Galder.

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  • The train company that provides the route from Chicago to Madison is Van Galder, which is a part of Coach USA. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the distance of 245 km. The first step involves taking a bus towards Madison, which typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The bus departs from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station and arrives at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride.
  • The fastest train option between Chicago and Madison is operated by Van Galder, a part of Coach USA. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the distance of 245 km. The first step involves taking a bus towards Madison, which typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The bus departs from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station and arrives at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride.
  • There is one train option provided by Van Galder, a part of Coach USA, for the route between Chicago and Madison. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the distance of 245 km. The first step involves taking a bus towards Madison, which typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The bus departs from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station and arrives at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride.
  • The first bus departure from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station towards Madison is typically early in the morning, usually around 6:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually leaves in the late afternoon or early evening, around 5:00 PM. The journey takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach the final destination at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, making it a convenient option for travelers throughout the day.
  • There is typically one direct train trip each day between Chicago and Madison. The journey on this route takes approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the distance of 245 km. Passengers can opt for the convenient bus service provided by Van Galder that departs from Chicago Amtrak/Union Station and arrives at 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, making travel between the two cities seamless and efficient.

Will you be returning to Chicago by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Madison to Chicago

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