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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SLC - MSN
    7h 15m
    $244–855

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 40m
    $196–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver 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
    36h 35m
    $273–538

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    38h 57m
    $546–1,100

  5. Drive 1,338.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Madisoncar car 1,338.3 mi
    21h 14m
    $245–353

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 22m
    $205–876

Salt Lake City to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 36h 35m.

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