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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSGF - MSN
    5h 1m
    $118–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    16h 5m
    $90–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    14h 38m
    $95–226

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    15h 4m
    $104–281

  5. Drive 550.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Madisoncar550.8 mi
    10h 15m
    $101–146

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSGF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    6h 54m
    $146–774

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    6h
    $135–404

Springfield to Madison by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 16h 5m.

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