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How to get fromNorfolk to Madisonby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Madison by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORF - MSN
    5h 36m
    $147–682

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ORF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 42m
    $109–475

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    27h 4m
    $193–362

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    28h 22m
    $277–653

  5. Drive  988.8 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Madisoncar car 988.8 mi
    17h 35m
    $181–261

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 6m
    $155–665

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    32h 34m
    $192–332

Norfolk to Madison by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 32h 34m.

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