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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CMH - MSN
    6h 1m
    $114–655

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    12h 15m
    $84–152

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    13h 32m
    $134–283

  4. Drive 456.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Madisoncar car 456.8 mi
    8h 44m
    $84–121

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CMH - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 48m
    $110–640

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 21m
    $576–1,008

Columbus to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 12h 15m.

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