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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)plane plane SGF - MSN
    5h 2m
    $113–571

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 5m
    $85–404

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    14h 38m
    $144–309

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    15h 4m
    $156–337

  5. Drive 550.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Madisoncar car 550.8 mi
    10h 9m
    $101–146

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SGF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h
    $114–531

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis 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
    15h 55m
    $104–199

Springfield to Madison by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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 15h 55m.

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