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How to get fromBoston to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeBOS - MSN
    5h 39m
    $147–705

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    27h
    $169–742

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    30h 35m
    $148–346

  4. Drive 1,127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Madisoncar1,127.5 mi
    19h 6m
    $206–298

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBOS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    5h 30m
    $288–681

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

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBOS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    7h 5m
    $182–400

Boston to Madison by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 30h 35m.

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