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

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ROC - MSN
    4h 41m
    $149–772

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland 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
    18h 15m
    $116–232

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    16h 21m
    $203–430

  4. Drive 745.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Madisoncar car 745.4 mi
    12h 44m
    $136–197

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BUF - MSN
    7h 14m
    $132–717

  6. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Rochester 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 47m
    $214–452

Rochester to Madison by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 18h 15m.

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