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

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

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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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MSN - MWA
    5h 4m
    $91–459

  2. Drive 407.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Madison to Marioncar car 407.6 mi
    7h 30m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Milwaukee
    10h 26m
    $111–241

  4. 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 Carbondaletrain train
    10h 56m
    $180–360

  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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 30m
    $118–287

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Chicago / ...
    11h 46m
    $102–243

  7. 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 Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    12h 19m
    $129–279

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Marion, Williamson County, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Marion via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Marathon Gas Station - Marion in around 10h 26m.

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