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About Madison

Consistently ranking high on the lists of the best places to live in the USA, Madison still maintains its quaint and idyllic small-town vibe despite being the capital city of Wisconsin. Sitting among the city’s most iconic and most popular landmarks is the Madison Memorial Union, which is located within the campus of the University of Madison. The building features a lakeview terrace filled with colorful chairs, allowing visitors to chill out and enjoy the sun. If you are interested in the history of the state or architecture as a whole, head over to the State Capitol building, which was built between 1906 and 1917. The building features lavish council chambers, which were modeled after the famous Doge’s Palace in Venice, along with other architectural highlights. If you wish to stay close to nature, the Olbrich Botanical garden, with its famous Thai Pavilion and Garden, will certainly be a great choice.

As a college city, Madison features numerous cutting-edge establishments that will make your mouth water. For some of the best dining views in town, head over to Graze, where you can also grab some of the best cheese curds in Madison. If you want to enjoy the best brunch in town, Sardine might have what you need.

The busiest bus/train station in Madison is located on Collins Ct. The city is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, 6 miles northeast of downtown.

What train companies travel to Madison, Wisconsin?

Located in Wisconsin, Madison is accessible by train from 3 other cities. You can choose from 21 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Madison on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Madison are also available.

Train companies serving Madison

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak1439h 33m$94.77
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

Which train carrier has the best service to Madison?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Madison by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Madison taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Madison punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Madison, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$25.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Madison, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Madison. In the last month, trains from Chicago to Madison had the lowest average price at $44.40.

The busiest train station in Madison is University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center. As Madison's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Dutch Mill Park & Ride Lot.

The closest airport to Madison is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), it is located 5.7 miles from the city center of Madison.
Madison ranks number 7 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 184 in United States. Madison ranks number 21 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Madison via train service. On average 6 direct daily train trips serve Madison.
The population of Madison is 248951. Madison ranks number 2 in terms of population in Wisconsin and number 94 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Madison range from for a short trip to Madison, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Madison starts at , and a longer trip by train to Madison can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $43.
People who take the train to Madison are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Madison easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Madison is University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center, located just 0.2 miles away. Select University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Madison. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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