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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: 18 April at
    Departure city: Fort Madison
    Departure location: Fort Madison
    Arrival time: 18 April at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 May at
    Departure city: Fort Madison
    Departure location: Fort Madison
    Arrival time: 17 May at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 July at
    Departure city: Fort Madison
    Departure location: Fort Madison
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Fort Madison
    Departure location: Fort Madison
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 August at
    Departure city: Fort Madison
    Departure location: Fort Madison
    Arrival time: 20 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Fort Madison to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$135 - US$135Average duration7h 15m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average priceUS$40 - US$455Average duration4h 20m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Fort Madison to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 20mAverage duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort Madison to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$135
Average bus trip duration7h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure13:15
Distance213 miles

Fort Madison to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort Madison - Chicago

  1. What's the distance between Fort Madison and Chicago by coach?

    The journey from Fort Madison to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 210 miles (338 km).

  2. How can I get from Fort Madison to Chicago without driving?

    You can reach Chicago from Fort Madison by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Madison to Chicago was searched and found on 31 Aug 2025 with a price of US$92

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Fort Madison to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Fort Madison to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Fort Madison to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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