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How to get fromDetroit to Madisonby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Madison by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135
    2. Drive from Covington Bus Stop to Madisoncar car
    7h
    $51–93

  2. Drive 323.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Madisoncar car 323.1 mi
    5h 48m
    $59–86

  3. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DTW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Madisoncar car
    4h 28m
    $913–1,320

  4. Bus, drive via Florence (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135
    2. Drive from Florence Hub to Madisoncar car
    8h 8m
    $51–92

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    2. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Madisontaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $217–712

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Madisoncar car
    5h 17m
    $136–824

Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Madison, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Madison. However, you can take the bus to Covington Bus Stop then drive to Madison. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Madison in around 5h 48m.

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