What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Madison is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Madison is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima and arriving at Madison via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Lima to Madison?

The distance between Lima and Madison is 417 miles. The road distance is 367.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lima to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Madison?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Lima to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Madison bus from?

Lima to Madison bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima.

Where does the Lima to Madison bus arrive?

Lima to Madison bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Lima. It is currently 7:28 AM in Lima and 6:28 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Lima to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Madison is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Lima to Madison.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lima to Madison?

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Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.

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

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1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus Columbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
10h 20m
$49–113
Drive 365.7 mi
1. Drive from Lima to Madisoncar 365.7 mi
6h 59m
$67–97
Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane FWA - MSN
7h 4m
$103–530
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus Columbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
10h 20m
$49–118
Bus to Detroit, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
7h 28m
$116–644
Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
8h 7m
$85–403

Lima to Madison by bus

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Distance: 415 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Madison via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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

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

Bus

Drive 365.7 mi

Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

Bus via Chicago

Bus to Detroit, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus