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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CHO - MSN
    5h 21m
    $125–541

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    26h 36m
    $256–546

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    27h 20m
    $156–326

  4. Drive 815.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Madisoncar car 815.7 mi
    16h 37m
    $149–215

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SHD - MSN
    7h 56m
    $232–664

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DCA - MSN
    6h 23m
    $193–1,018

  7. Fly Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 32m
    $166–464

Charlottesville to Madison by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 27h 20m.

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