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How to get fromOhio to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLE - MSN
    5h 38m
    $104–654

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    11h 55m
    $77–139

  3. Drive 456.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Madisoncar car 456.8 mi
    8h 44m
    $84–121

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    5h 27m
    $128–697

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 1m
    $386–908

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 21m
    $576–1,008

  7. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 16m
    $81–497

Ohio to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 11h 55m.

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