There are 11 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BWI - MSN
5h 59m$132–702Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
7h 19m$84–455Bus
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Bwi
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
21h 55m$194–329Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
24h 46m$234–1,068Drive 838.1 mi
- Drive from BWI Rail Station to Madisoncar 838.1 mi
14h 26m$153–221Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DCA - MSN
5h 15m$178–1,504Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 4m$130–685Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PHL - MSN
6h 36m$178–1,464Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
7h 3m$456–1,687Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
25h 5m$190–358Train, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
31h 36m$267–1,134
BWI Rail Station to Madison by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $170 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from BWI Rail Station station to Madison. However, there are services departing from BWI Amtrak Station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Frederick Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between BWI Rail Station and Madison is 727 miles. The road distance is 843 miles.
The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 21h 55m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison, including transfers.
BWI Rail Station to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 21h 55m.
BWI Rail Station to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Frederick Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Madison is 843 miles. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from BWI Rail Station to Madison.
What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BWI Amtrak Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Frederick Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Amtrak
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