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How to get fromMadison Airport (MSN) to Chicagoby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Chicago by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    1h 57m
    $40–286

  2. Drive 148.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Madison Airport (MSN) to Chicagocar car 148.6 mi
    2h 31m
    $28–40

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Milwaukee at Milky to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    5h 6m
    $123–179

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Madison-MSN to Chicagorideshare rideshare 148.6 mi
    2h 31m

  5. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Milwaukee at Milky to Johnson Creektaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Johnson Creek to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $133–199

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 36m
    $31–59

Madison Airport (MSN) to Chicago by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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