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

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FLL - MSN
    7h 32m
    $184–855

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MIA - MSN
    6h 32m
    $156–758

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    33h 40m
    $222–409

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 2h
    $1,141–1,767

  5. Drive  1,454.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Madisoncar car 1,454.8 mi
    25h 3m
    $266–384

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 48m
    $186–518

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 30m
    $198–761

Fort Lauderdale to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,300.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 33h 40m.

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