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How to get fromMadison to Charlestonby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MSN - CRW
    5h 53m
    $114–617

  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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    5h 55m
    $96–435

  3. 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 Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 13m
    $156–271

  4. 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 Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 36m
    $196–416

  5. Drive 611.8 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Charlestoncar car 611.8 mi
    11h 31m
    $112–162

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MKE - CRW
    7h 9m
    $121–652

  7. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train
    18h 40m
    $209–443

Madison to Charleston by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Charleston Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 17h 13m.

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