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How to get fromMadison to Ohio State Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Ohio State University 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 27m
    $121–714

  2. Bus via Columbus - Mound St

    cheapest
    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 to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago / ...
    13h 45m
    $58–139

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    13h 4m
    $78–139

  4. 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 Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    14h 10m
    $117–268

  5. Drive  452.2 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Ohio State Universitycar car 452.2 mi
    8h 47m
    $83–120

  6. 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 58m
    $583–962

  7. 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
    8h 14m
    $112–622

Madison to Ohio State University by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American 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 Ohio State University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 13h 4m.

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