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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane MSN - DAY
    6h 22m
    $79–494

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    11h 30m
    $52–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 44m
    $102–224

  4. Drive 434.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Daytoncar car 434.6 mi
    7h 36m
    $80–115

  5. 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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    6h 51m
    $57–302

  6. Bus via Portland

    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 Portland, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 45m
    $52–143

Madison to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 11h 30m.

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