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How to get fromMadison to Charlotteby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSN - CLT
    4h 25m
    $145–755

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 42m
    $99–266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 33m
    $201–366

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 24m
    $406–866

  5. Drive 875.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Charlottecar car 875.1 mi
    15h 55m
    $160–231

  6. 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    5h 49m
    $175–923

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

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    6h 46m
    $147–463

Madison to Charlotte by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration24h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Charlotte Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 24h 33m.

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