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How to get fromPortland to MadisonBy plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    8h 8m
    $205–905

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson 965
    45h 38m
    $559–1,182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $389–771

  4. Drive 1,937.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Madisoncar car 1,937.5 mi
    31h 32m
    $354–511

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 15m
    $304–1,322

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 37m
    $218–748

Portland to Madison by train, tram, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration45h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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