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How to get fromMadison to KearneyBy plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Kearney by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), 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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MSN - EAR
    6h 1m
    $147–697

  2. Drive 589.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Madison to Kearneycar car 589.1 mi
    10h 6m
    $108–156

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Holdregetrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    18h 50m
    $292–584

  4. 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 Bus Station to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 12m
    $122–241

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    6h 20m
    $110–415

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MKE - EAR
    7h 36m
    $157–733

Madison to Kearney by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Kearney via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 12m.

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