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How to get fromMadison to Painesvilleby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    13h 52m
    $208–354

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    14h 47m
    $60–134

  3. Drive  518.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Painesvillecar car 518.1 mi
    8h 47m
    $86–124

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MSN - CLE
    8h 20m
    $77–463

  5. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    13h 54m
    $247–413

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    8h 37m
    $79–401

  7. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    5. Take the bus from W. 3Rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to W. Washington St. & Liberty St.bus bus
    9h 51m
    $118–671

Madison to Painesville by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 52m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Painesville, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to W. Washington St. & Liberty St. via Chicago, Cleveland, Chester Ave. & E. 13Th St., and Lakeland Transit Center in around 14h 47m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly.

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