There are 7 ways to get from Zionsville to Madison by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane IND - MSN
4h 50m$142–667Drive 314.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Zionsville to Madisoncar 314.3 mi
5h 25m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
10h 6m$66–122Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
10h 29m$121–242Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
5h 59m$499–1,070Bus via Traders Point Shopping Center
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
10h 37m$63–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
11h 35m$89–191
Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zionsville to Madison is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Zionsville to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Zionsville to Madison. However, there are services departing from Michigan Rd & 92nd St and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Indianapolis Union Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Zionsville and Madison is 316 miles. The road distance is 316.2 miles.
The best way to get from Zionsville to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Zionsville to Madison, including transfers.
Zionsville to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Zionsville to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 6m.
Zionsville to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Madison is 1h behind Zionsville. It is currently 6:06 AM in Zionsville and 5:06 AM in Madison.
What companies run services between Zionsville, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zionsville to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Michigan Rd & 92nd St, Ctc-O, Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Union Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zionsville to Madison is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Zionsville to Madison.
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