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How to get fromMadison to Pennsylvania State Universityby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Pennsylvania State University by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MSN - SCE
    7h 8m
    $98–557

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    7h 23m
    $80–375

  3. 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    18h 31m
    $205–434

  4. Bus via Toledo

    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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 5m
    $150–303

  5. Drive  713 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car 713 mi
    11h 59m
    $131–188

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 18m
    $100–398

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 22m
    $175–428

  8. 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 State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    20h 46m
    $127–211

Madison to Pennsylvania State University by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Pennsylvania State University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, State College Bus Station, Walker Building, and Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center in around 20h 5m.

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