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There are 7 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Madison by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PAH - MSN
    7h 32m
    $106–579

  2. Drive, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 30m
    $83–402

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Flying J - Matthewscar car
    2. Take the bus from Flying J - Matthews to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    12h 53m
    $120–155

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station 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
    15h 17m
    $144–316

  5. Drive 509.6 mi

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Madisoncar car 509.6 mi
    9h 4m
    $93–135

  6. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station 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
    16h 4m
    $151–332

  7. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    16h 31m
    $108–221

Poplar Bluff to Madison by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Madison. However, you can drive to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN), walk to Airport at Terminal Door 6, then take the bus to University at East Campus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poplar Bluff to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Flying J - Matthews, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 12h 53m.

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