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

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

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  1. Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MDT - MSN
    6h 54m
    $113–604

  2. Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 40m
    $80–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    21h 15m
    $144–247

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    22h
    $240–527

  5. Drive 803.5 mi

    1. Drive from Harrisburg to Madisoncar car 803.5 mi
    13h 18m
    $147–212

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PHL - MSN
    6h 52m
    $196–921

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown 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
    26h 10m
    $147–297

Harrisburg to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 21h 15m.

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