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

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There are 8 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)plane plane RDU - MSN
    7h 20m
    $136–708

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham 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 45m
    $161–314

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    30h 40m
    $318–708

  4. Drive 911.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Madisoncar car 911.3 mi
    15h 59m
    $167–241

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GSO - MSN
    7h 23m
    $197–925

  6. 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 train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    7h 55m
    $178–846

  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)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 46m
    $198–860

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 36m
    $144–608

Durham to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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 Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 27h 45m.

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