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How to get fromChapel Hill to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    7h 24m
    $138–708

  2. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 16m
    $118–556

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    29h 32m
    $162–318

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    32h 11m
    $330–710

  5. Drive 905.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Madisoncar car 905.2 mi
    15h 59m
    $166–239

  6. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GSO - MSN
    8h 3m
    $170–874

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 50m
    $200–860

Chapel Hill to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 29h 32m.

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