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How to get fromMadison to Albanyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Albany by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MSN - ALB
    6h 49m
    $176–856

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    7h 5m
    $138–654

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 23m
    $286–606

  4. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    23h 27m
    $151–306

  5. Drive 955.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Albanycar car 955.6 mi
    16h 35m
    $175–252

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    8h 16m
    $172–814

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    26h 18m
    $186–346

Madison to Albany by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 23h 27m.

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