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How to get fromNew Orleans to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSY - MSN
    7h 33m
    $174–854

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    23h 5m
    $158–315

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    23h 47m
    $290–629

  4. Drive 1,014.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Madisoncar car 1,014.5 mi
    17h 5m
    $186–268

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GPT - MSN
    7h 39m
    $206–912

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSY - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 48m
    $564–2,522

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 30m
    $356–807

New Orleans to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 23h 5m.

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