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How to get fromMadison to Timbuktuby bus, plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Timbuktu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    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 Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane ORD - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $485–1,435

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORD - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 8h
    $405–1,410

  3. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MKE - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 15h
    $966–2,423

  4. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MKE - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 4h
    $621–2,303

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    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 Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ORD - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 20h
    $420–1,390

  6. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MSN - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $582–1,952

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration38h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mitchell Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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