What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Madison is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Madison is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Decatur to Madison?

The distance between Decatur and Madison is 345 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Madison without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Madison?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Decatur to Madison, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Madison is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Decatur to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 115+ hotels available in Madison.

Decatur to Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Madison by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
8h 18m
$131–215
Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Madisoncar 243.1 mi
4h 17m
$45–65
Taxi, train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
8h 44m
$139–265
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DEC - MSN
5h 16m
$97–569
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolataxi
2. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
8h 36m
$171–348
Taxi, train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
8h 39m
$136–220
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
5h 29m
$120–342

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.8 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) twice daily.

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