What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Dearborn and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Madison is 320 miles. The road distance is 413.7 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $110 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison bus from?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Bus or fly from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison bus arrive?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 2:49 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 1:49 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison is 414 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.

Can I share a ride from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Madison. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
2h 11m
$95–577
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
12h 37m
$74–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
10h 57m
$112–237
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
11h 18m
$117–187
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Madisonrideshare 411.3 mi
6h 54m
Drive 411.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madisoncar 411.3 mi
6h 54m
$76–109
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
11h 23m
$126–265

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Madison by bus and train

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10h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.3 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 11h 18m.

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