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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    4h 53m
    $203–827

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 7m
    $145–480

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 1h
    $733–1,568

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    2d 5h
    $363–703

  5. Drive 1,970.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madisoncar car 1,970.4 mi
    31h 31m
    $360–520

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madison by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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