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How to get fromMadison to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSN - LAX
    5h 47m
    $152–482

  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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 19m
    $144–430

  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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $733–1,569

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $363–697

  5. Drive 1,970.8 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 1,970.8 mi
    31h 30m
    $360–520

  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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 40m
    $148–710

Madison to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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