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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane HOU - MSN
    7h 20m
    $265–1,405

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 37m
    $138–369

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus 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
    28h 45m
    $150–346

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview 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
    29h 44m

  5. Drive 1,131.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Madisoncar car 1,131.1 mi
    20h 12m
    $207–299

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IAH - MSN
    7h 1m
    $145–706

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane IAH - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 38m
    $214–559

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane HOU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    9h 20m
    $314–1,558

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    29h 2m
    $195–503

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    35h 4m
    $198–505

Houston to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 28h 45m.

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