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How to get fromIndianapolis Airport (IND) to Madisonby plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Madison by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    4h 18m
    $91–568

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 20m
    $56–107

  3. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 2m
    $107–161

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    11h 24m
    $109–231

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Madisonrideshare rideshare 329.9 mi
    5h 54m

  6. Drive 329.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Madisoncar car 329.9 mi
    5h 54m
    $61–87

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    5h 25m
    $449–1,150

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    11h 38m
    $87–187

Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Madison by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Purdue Memorial Union and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 8h 2m.

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