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

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There are 10 ways to get from Louisville to Madison by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SDF - MSN
    5h 53m
    $104–655

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 11m
    $71–428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    10h 17m
    $75–112

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    13h 24m
    $105–235

  5. Drive 441 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Madisoncar car 441 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–117

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SDF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 38m
    $104–623

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 11m
    $77–394

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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 4m
    $82–128

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    11h 40m
    $73–144

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    12h 37m
    $98–219

Louisville to Madison by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Union Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 10h 17m.

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