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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MSN - ATL
    3h 49m
    $90–465

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    6h 14m
    $87–413

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    20h 55m
    $156–256

  4. Drive  822.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Atlantacar car 822.1 mi
    14h 25m
    $136–197

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    5h 20m
    $134–635

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    21h 12m
    $136–256

Madison to Atlanta by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Atlanta Bus Station via Chicago Train Station in around 20h 55m.

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