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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    4h 30m
    $124–654

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    23h 45m
    $104–235

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    23h 19m
    $186–305

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    33h 30m
    $348–800

  5. Drive  888.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Madisoncar car 888.3 mi
    15h 24m
    $163–235

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 32m
    $122–637

Charlotte to Madison by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration23h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 23h 19m.

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