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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSN - CMH
    6h
    $114–705

  2. Bus

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    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    12h 27m
    $81–156

  3. Bus, train

    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 Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    12h 53m
    $134–283

  4. Drive 456.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Columbuscar car 456.1 mi
    8h 46m
    $84–121

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 33m
    $576–953

  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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    7h 41m
    $115–613

Madison to Columbus by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Columbus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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