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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Union Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Union Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | |||||
| Union Station | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | No tags | |||||
| Union Station | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Madison.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Kansas City to MadisonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 13 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Kansas City, MO to Madison, WI: Trip Overview
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Based on 5422 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $123
Kansas City to Madison Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Madison, WI was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $153To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $153 to $440 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $176 which is on 2025-08-27.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Kansas City to Madison is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Madison, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kansas City and Madison, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kansas City to Madison, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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