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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane STL - MSN
    6h 5m
    $104–654

  2. Drive 364.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Madisoncar car 364.7 mi
    6h 6m
    $67–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    10h 52m
    $118–248

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    12h 10m
    $78–148

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    5h 58m
    $496–890

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 6m
    $296–808

  7. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    11h 18m
    $132–276

Washington University in St. Louis to Madison by foot, train, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 12h 10m.

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