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How to get fromCincinnati to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CVG - MSN
    5h 52m
    $144–904

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    9h 50m
    $50–100

  3. Drive 434 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Madisoncar car 434 mi
    7h 27m
    $80–115

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 16m
    $132–476

  5. Bus to Dayton, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DAY - MSN
    8h 45m
    $187–1,051

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    13h 35m
    $67–195

Cincinnati to Madison by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Madison 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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