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

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

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeLEX - MSN
    7h 52m
    $154–904

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus StationbusGreyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to MadisonbusFlixBus 2514
    15h 45m
    $73–171

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    15h 55m
    $131–511

  4. Drive 511.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Madisoncar511.2 mi
    8h 51m
    $94–135

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSDF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    7h 14m
    $289–666

  6. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLEX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 43m
    $142–497

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonbusFlixBus 2548 / ...
    16h 48m
    $79–171

Lexington to Madison by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Gainesway to Madison via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Arlington Heights, and Cincinnati in around 15h 45m.

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