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

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

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  1. Fly Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DEN - MSN
    5h 17m
    $80–407

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    24h 10m
    $593–927

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    26h 28m
    $211–320

  4. Drive  944.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Madisoncar car 944.7 mi
    15h 26m
    $173–249

  5. Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane COS - MSN
    7h 17m
    $91–446

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 22m
    $206–779

  7. Fly Pueblo Memorial Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PUB - MSN
    5h 12m
    $135–499

Colorado to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Madison via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 28m.

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