There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SAT - MSN
6h 57m$183–903Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
cheapest- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane AUS - MSN
9h 28m$166–775Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
30h 14m$249–351Train, bus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
35h 18m$367–803Drive 1,227.9 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Madisoncar 1,227.9 mi
21h 2m$225–324Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAT - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
8h 22m$195–656
San Antonio to Madison by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Madison is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $700 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Madison is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio to Madison. However, there are services departing from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita and arriving at Madison, WI-Lake St. via Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 14m.
The distance between San Antonio and Madison is 1090 miles. The road distance is 1235 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 30h 14m and costs $240 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from San Antonio to Madison, including transfers.
San Antonio to Madison bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Madison is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $360 and takes 30h 14m.
San Antonio to Madison bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Madison is 1235 miles. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from San Antonio to Madison.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Madison, WI-Lake St. via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 30h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $217–268
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $263–268
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $19–40
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