Cheap train tickets from Madison to Appleton
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Madison to Appleton Train Schedule
No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full schedule.
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Madison to Appleton. Traveling by train from Madison to Appleton usually takes 6 hours and 23 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 23m |
| Lowest price | NOK 571.38 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Average score for trains from Madison to Appleton
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Price trends for trains from Madison to Appleton
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Which train should you take from Madison to Appleton?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Madison to Appleton. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 6h 23m | NOK 571.38 |
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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Madison to Appleton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 571.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Madison to Appleton
Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Madison to Appleton.
The distance between Madison and Appleton is approximately 96 miles, or 154 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 23 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Madison to Appleton. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Madison at 3:00pm and arrives in Appleton around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Appleton to Madison.
City Information
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Madison?
Main departure station: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
There is one train station in Madison.
All train stations in Madison:
University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
Where is the train station in Appleton?
Main arrival station: Appleton Transit Ctr
Appleton has one train station.
All train stations in Appleton:
Appleton Transit Ctr
Get around town with Moovit
Find the best way to get to and from any station in Appleton by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now
Need a return trip from Appleton to Madison?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Madison
- Train from Madison to Phoenix
NOK 1,979+
- Train from Madison to Miami
NOK 4,268+
- Train from Madison to Atlanta
NOK 4,163+
- Madison to Champaign
NOK 793+
- Madison to Chicago Train
NOK 587+
- Train from Madison to Springfield
NOK 844+
- Madison to South Bend Train
NOK 746+
- Madison to Boston Train
NOK 2,918+
- Train from Madison to Kalamazoo
NOK 991+
- Madison to Winona Train
NOK 1,274+
- Madison to Kansas City
NOK 1,342+
- Train from Madison to Charlotte
NOK 3,371+
- Train from Madison to Cincinnati
NOK 1,266+
- Madison to Cleveland Train
NOK 1,353+
- Madison to Portland Train
NOK 4,376+
- Train from Madison to Pittsburgh
NOK 1,799+
- Madison to Seattle
NOK 4,035+
- Madison to Wisconsin Dells
NOK 1,064+
Continue by train from Appleton
- Train from Appleton to Madison
NOK 571+
- Columbus to Chicago Train
NOK 428+
- Fond du Lac to Chicago
NOK 536+
- Train from Green Bay to Saint Paul
NOK 1,159+
- Train from La Crosse to Madison
NOK 1,286+
- Madison to Chicago Train
NOK 587+
- Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
NOK 293+
- Portage to Saint Paul Train
NOK 622+
- Train from Portage to La Crosse
NOK 243+
- Portage to Madison
NOK 980+
- Portage to Milwaukee
NOK 277+
- Train from Sheboygan to Chicago
NOK 525+
- Stevens Point to Chicago Train
NOK 743+
- Train from Sturtevant to Appleton
NOK 506+
- Train from Sturtevant to Madison
NOK 615+
- Tomah to La Crosse Train
NOK 120+
- Train from Wausau to Saint Paul
NOK 1,371+
- Wausau to Milwaukee
NOK 550+
Check out these popular routes
- Vancouver to Toronto Train
NOK 4,782+
- Ottawa to Toronto Train
NOK 797+
- Train from Ottawa to Montreal
NOK 441+
- Toronto to Niagara Falls Train
NOK 195+
- Train from Montreal to Ottawa
NOK 439+
- Montreal to Québec Train
NOK 492+
- Montreal to Boston Train
NOK 1,992+
- Train from Newark to New York
NOK 1,105+
- Train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale
NOK 143+
- Chicago to Ann Arbor Train
NOK 723+
- St Louis to Chicago Train
NOK 580+
- New York to Hartford Train
NOK 452+
- Train from New York to Trenton
NOK 457+
- Train from New York to Providence
NOK 1,222+
- Seattle to New York Train
NOK 6,969+
- Seattle to Portland Train
NOK 462+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.