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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeRDU - MSN
    7h 8m
    $142–755

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    28h 45m
    $162–443

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate G to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
    31h 5m
    $201–1,345

  4. Drive 912.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Madisoncar912.2 mi
    15h 44m
    $167–241

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeCLT - MSN
    7h 45m
    $150–691

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeGSO - MSN
    9h 1m
    $179–921

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 35m
    $165–488

Durham to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 28h 45m.

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