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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeBOI - MSN
    6h 53m
    $233–1,103

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    46h 36m
    $195–651

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Cedar City, UTbus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2d 6h
    $269–592

  4. Drive 1,621 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Madisoncar1,621 mi
    25h 46m
    $296–428

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBOI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    9h 17m
    $311–1,356

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

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBOI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 43m
    $405–646

Boise to Madison by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration46h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 6h.

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