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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    6h 51m
    $142–754

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    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
    28h 52m
    $122–296

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    29h 15m
    $162–499

  4. Drive 935.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Madisoncar car 935.6 mi
    16h 19m
    $171–247

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    8h 19m
    $159–691

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 8m
    $165–457

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAY - MSN
    9h 1m
    $161–868

Raleigh to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 28h 52m.

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