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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 9 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)planeHOU - MSN
    7h 28m
    $245–1,205

  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)planeIAH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 33m
    $133–369

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis 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
    $175–392

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    29h 44m

  5. Drive 1,131 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Madisoncar1,131 mi
    20h 7m
    $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)planeIAH - MSN
    7h 25m
    $135–656

  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)planeIAH - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    7h 38m
    $214–474

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    29h 2m
    $198–461

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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
    35h 4m
    $229–845

Houston to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 5 times a day. 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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