What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Paducah?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Paducah is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Paducah?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Paducah is to bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $230 - $1,700.

How far is it from Madison to Paducah?

The distance between Madison and Paducah is 441 miles. The road distance is 463.6 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Paducah without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Paducah without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $75 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Paducah?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Madison to Paducah, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Madison to Paducah?

The best way to get from Madison to Paducah is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 15h 37m.

Can I drive from Madison to Paducah?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Paducah is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Madison to Paducah.

Where can I stay near Paducah?

There are 41+ hotels available in Paducah.

Madison to Paducah - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Paducah by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane MSN - PAH
6h 54m
$148–784
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
12h 35m
$76–287
Bus, train via Milwaukee
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 Carbondaletrain
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
12h 39m
$83–340
Drive 460.9 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Paducahcar 460.9 mi
8h 27m
$85–122
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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
5h 43m
$236–1,672
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
15h 37m
$86–152

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

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5h 39mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Paducah.

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Distance: 438.6 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Paducah via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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