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How to get fromMadison to Daytonby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison to IndianapolisbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationbusFlixBus 2511
    10h 48m
    $64–205

  2. Bus via Chicago #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationbusChicago
    12h 45m
    $52–223

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    13h 54m
    $75–251

  4. Drive 434.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Daytoncar434.5 mi
    7h 26m
    $80–115

  5. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Dayton (DAY)planeMSN - DAY
    6h 36m
    $69–434

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    11h 50m
    $81–158

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)planeORD - DAY
    6h 51m
    $62–312

Madison to Dayton by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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