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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Madison by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    9h 50m
    $65–110

  2. Drive  432.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Madisoncar car 432.8 mi
    7h 31m
    $79–115

  3. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CVG - MSN
    6h 1m
    $114–754

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CVG - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 38m
    $132–786

  5. Fly 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 13m
    $176–856

Cincinnati to Madison by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Madison 6 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly.

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