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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton 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 Dayton (DAY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DAY - MSN
    6h 17m
    $134–854

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 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
    11h 50m
    $55–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    14h 20m
    $99–222

  4. Drive 434.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Madisoncar car 434.8 mi
    7h 34m
    $80–115

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 16m
    $86–527

Dayton to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 11h 50m.

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