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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane COU - MSN
    5h 1m
    $169–649

  2. Drive 415.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Madisoncar car 415.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $76–110

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    12h 28m
    $137–298

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis 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
    15h 13m
    $103–185

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

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 2m
    $146–472

  6. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station 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
    13h 15m
    $146–319

Jefferson City to Madison by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 15h 13m.

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