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

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RIC - MSN
    7h 2m
    $142–752

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

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 9m
    $94–475

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    24h 45m
    $141–296

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    26h 49m
    $305–655

  5. Drive 901.2 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Madisoncar car 901.2 mi
    16h 2m
    $165–238

  6. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DCA - MSN
    6h 25m
    $212–1,040

Richmond to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 24h 45m.

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