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

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

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  1. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSN - RIC
    6h 23m
    $122–652

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    7h 8m
    $104–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    23h 59m
    $142–294

  4. 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h
    $306–656

  5. Drive 901.4 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Richmondcar car 901.4 mi
    16h 1m
    $165–238

  6. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $194–930

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    8h 17m
    $128–610

Madison to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 23h 59m.

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