There are 8 ways to get from Jonesboro to Madison by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Memphis, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MEM - MSN
8h 47m$135–722Bus to Memphis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
9h 49m$97–485Bus
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
16h 40m$117–214Drive 585.8 mi
- Drive from Jonesboro to Madisoncar 585.8 mi
10h 48m$107–155Fly Jonesboro Municipal Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane JBR - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
10h 23m$118–601Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
17h 28m$132–249Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
18h 49m$162–344Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
18h 55m$152–244
Jonesboro to Madison by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jonesboro to Madison is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Jonesboro to Madison is to bus and fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Jonesboro to Madison. However, there are services departing from Jonesboro and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Memphis Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Jonesboro and Madison is 650 miles. The road distance is 589.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jonesboro to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Jonesboro to Madison, including transfers.
Jonesboro to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jonesboro station.
Jonesboro to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jonesboro to Madison is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Jonesboro to Madison.
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What companies run services between Jonesboro, AR, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Jonesboro 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 16h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Memphis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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