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How to get fromOntario to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ONT - MSN
    6h 40m
    $214–643

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 15m
    $142–459

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2d 1h
    $591–1,388

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis 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
    2d 3h
    $327–632

  5. Drive 1,921.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Madisoncar car 1,921.6 mi
    30h 33m
    $351–507

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    7h 8m
    $330–792

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 17h
    $749–1,642

Ontario to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,646.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 3h.

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