There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MSN - CMH
6h 49m$86–474Bus via Columbus - Mound St
cheapest- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago / ...
13h 45m$58–139Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
13h 4m$78–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
14h 10m$126–308Drive 452.2 mi
- Drive from Madison to Ohio State Universitycar 452.2 mi
8h 47m$83–120Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MKE - CMH
7h 36m$125–644Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
7h 5m$583–962Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
8h 14m$112–622
Madison to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Chicago Bus Station and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Madison and Ohio State University is 420 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Madison to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Madison to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 4m.
Madison to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Ohio State University is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 8:43 AM in Madison and 9:43 AM in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Ohio State University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Ohio State University is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Madison to Ohio State University.
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